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The Bombay High Court has ruled that Vallabhnagar Co-operative Housing Society, Vile Parle, cannot deny membership to Andheri purchasers by demanding lease premium beyond the statutory ceiling fixed under Section 79A.

‘Colourable Exercise of Power’: Bombay High Court Raps BMC for Acting at Behest of Interested Parties to Target Tenants

In a scathing order, the Bombay High Court has quashed BMC’s demolition notices against Mulund chawl tenants, holding the civic action to be malafide, colourable, and apparently taken at the behest of interested parties when redevelopment was imminent.
Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

Developer’s Residual Rights in a Real Estate Project and How it Impacts Homebuyers

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court quashed a unilateral deemed conveyance order, emphasizing the need for independent architect verification in multi-building layouts. The December 23, 2025 judgment in Velantine Properties highlights the tension between developers’ residual rights to unused land and FSI, and homebuyers’ demand for timely property transfer under MOFA—illustrating why clear contracts and fair assessments are crucial for both sides.
It mentions one ground from the original suit: the society's bona fide requirement for demolition and reconstruction to provide housing for members (a common redevelopment-related plea under rent laws).

One of Mumbai’s Longest-Running Property Disputes has Ended

After five decades of legal battle, the Bombay HC has ruled in favour of Manglorian Garden Homes Society, restoring an eviction decree against alleged illegal occupants of Kalyanpur House in Bandra and rejecting claims based solely on long possession.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that Vallabhnagar Co-operative Housing Society, Vile Parle, cannot deny membership to Andheri purchasers by demanding lease premium beyond the statutory ceiling fixed under Section 79A.

Bombay HC Clears Path for Companies to Join Housing Societies, Scraps Share Limit Barrier

In a pivotal December 24, 2025, ruling, the Bombay HC ruled that companies can join cooperative housing societies without old share limits, dismissing petitions from a Thane society against a firm owning five bungalows. This opens doors for developers while mandating compliance with residential rules.
In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

₹625 Crore Loans, One Mortgage Deed – Now Developer Pays ₹72 Lakh Penalty

In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.