📰 BMC Terminates 999-Year Lease of Iconic Worli Property — A Turning Point for Leasehold Lands in Mumbai?

In a rare and significant move, BMC has terminated the 999-year lease of a historic Worli property once housing Flora Chinese Restaurant, after lessees failed to redevelop or pay dues. Backed by High Court orders, the action highlights a new assertive approach to Mumbai’s legacy leasehold lands — with major implications for owners, tenants, and the city’s redevelopment landscape.

Can’t take care of your father? Leave his house

In a powerful judgment, the Bombay High Court ruled that a son who neglected his 86-year-old father must vacate the Parel flat gifted to him. The Court reaffirmed that under the Senior Citizens Act, property transfers to children come with an implied duty of care — neglect it, and you lose it.

MahaRERA Introduces Hybrid Mode for Complaint Hearings: What It Means for Homebuyers

MahaRERA has introduced hybrid hearings after Bombay High Court directions, allowing homebuyers and developers to attend complaint hearings either physically or virtually. This move makes dispute redressal faster, more transparent, and more accessible.

Court Refuses to Stall Khernagar Redevelopment

The Bombay High Court has allowed Khernagar Adarsh CHS’s redevelopment to move ahead under Kumar Vibes, rejecting Huges Real Estate’s bid to block the project. The Court held that no concluded contract existed under revised terms and that residents’ right to safe housing outweighed the developer’s profit claims.

Third-Party Rights Must Be Considered When Appeals Are Revived After Long Delays: SC

The Supreme Court has set aside a Bombay High Court order that restored a 14-year-old dismissed appeal, ruling that courts must weigh third-party rights before condoning such extraordinary delays, particularly in real estate disputes.