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“The rates mentioned in the Ready Reckoner are basically for the purpose of collection of stamp duty and cannot be the basis for determination of the compensation for the lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act,” the Bombay High Court reiterated while slamming the SLAO’s flawed approach and upholding enhanced compensation of ₹3.99 crore.

Ready Reckoner Rates Cannot Be Sole Basis for Land Acquisition Compensation: Bombay High Court

“The rates mentioned in the Ready Reckoner are basically for the purpose of collection of stamp duty and cannot be the basis for determination of the compensation for the lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act,” the Bombay High Court reiterated while slamming the SLAO’s flawed approach and upholding enhanced compensation of ₹3.99 crore.
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has directed MMRDA to return nearly ₹647 crore to Reliance Industries, holding that demands for delay penalty on the BKC Convention & Exhibition Centre project were arbitrary and illegal. The court cited the composite nature of the project, court stay, statutory delays and discriminatory policy on construction timelines.

Reliance to Receive ₹647 Crores from MMRDA in the BKC Convention Centre Case

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has directed MMRDA to return nearly ₹647 crore to Reliance Industries, holding that demands for delay penalty on the BKC Convention & Exhibition Centre project were arbitrary and illegal. The court cited the composite nature of the project, court stay, statutory delays and discriminatory policy on construction timelines.
In a setback for Dileep Balkrishna Nevatia, the Bombay High Court has allowed his brother Shishir's suit seeking administration of their late parents' estates and recovery of over ₹86 crore in alleged damages to proceed to trial, holding that the suit is not barred by limitation.

Bombay High Court Allows ₹86 Crore Nevatia Family Estate Dispute to Proceed to Trial; Brother’s Limitation Challenge Rejected

In a setback for Dileep Balkrishna Nevatia, the Bombay High Court has allowed his brother Shishir’s suit seeking administration of their late parents’ estates and recovery of over ₹86 crore in alleged damages to proceed to trial, holding that the suit is not barred by limitation.
A Vile Parle builder's bid to stall land conveyance citing future construction plans was called "preposterous to the core" by the High Court.

Bombay High Court Dismisses 13-Year-Old PIL Challenging Luxury Redevelopment on Altamount Road, Mumbai

In a sharp rebuke to misuse of public interest litigation, the Bombay High Court on April 8, 2026, dismissed a 13-year-old PIL challenging the redevelopment of a luxury tower on Altamount Road, calling it a private grievance disguised as a public cause. The court noted that the building was already constructed and partly occupied as per valid approvals, with no proven safety hazards.
After two decades of legal battle, the Bombay High Court has ordered the vacation of three shops on a prime 450 sq yard open plot in Bandra, ruling that occupants inducted by the original lessee have no independent right once the head tenancy is terminated.

Bombay HC Ends 20-Year Battle, Orders Eviction from Prime Bandra Plot

After two decades of legal battle, the Bombay High Court has ordered the vacation of three shops on a prime 450 sq yard open plot in Bandra, ruling that occupants inducted by the original lessee have no independent right once the head tenancy is terminated.