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The Supreme Court has ruled that earnest money cannot be forfeited when both the buyer and seller are at fault, offering vital clarity on homebuyer rights and equitable remedies in real estate disputes.

Earnest Money Can’t Be Forfeited If Both Buyer and Seller Are at Fault, Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that earnest money cannot be forfeited when both the buyer and seller are at fault, offering vital clarity on homebuyer rights and equitable remedies in real estate disputes.
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.

Redevelopment May Cost You Your Flat! MahaRERA Dismisses Buyer’s Claim in Tagore Nagar Project

In a critical ruling, MahaRERA has dismissed a homebuyer’s claim to flats promised by an earlier builder in Mumbai’s Tagore Nagar redevelopment. The case underlines the risks buyers face in projects where developer control has changed. Experts urge caution and legal checks before investing in such ventures.

Homebuyers Have a Right to Peaceful Protest and Freedom of Speech: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment dated April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of homebuyers who peacefully protested against a developer for unmet promises. The Court upheld their right to freedom of speech and quashed a defamation case, calling it a misuse of the legal process. This ruling strengthens the voice of consumers in real estate disputes.