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Homebuyers win as Maharashtra Consumer Commission directs Fortune Belleza builders to deliver two flats or refund ₹35.12 lakh with 12% interest and ₹1 lakh compensation.

Homebuyers Win Big: Commission Orders Flats or 12% Refund + ₹1 Lakh for Mental Harassment

Homebuyers win as Maharashtra Consumer Commission directs Fortune Belleza builders to deliver two flats or refund ₹35.12 lakh with 12% interest and ₹1 lakh compensation.
In a landmark order, the Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry into DLF's premium Gurugram project 'The Primus,' citing a glaring mismatch between promised luxury amenities and on-ground realities, while slamming authorities for failing to protect homebuyers who invested life savings.

Here’s Why the Supreme Court Initiated a CBI Probe into DLF’s The Primus Project

In a landmark order, the Supreme Court directed a CBI inquiry into DLF’s premium Gurugram project ‘The Primus,’ citing a glaring mismatch between promised luxury amenities and on-ground realities, while slamming authorities for failing to protect homebuyers who invested life savings.
In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court Shocker: Landowners Off the Hook for Builder Delays – Homebuyers Must Chase Developers Alone in JDA Deals!

The Supreme Court has ruled that in JDA projects, landowners aren’t jointly liable for construction delays—developers bear sole responsibility for handover and compensation. After a twisted review process involving a remand, the verdict offers huge relief to landowners and housing societies, clarifying buyers’ recourse lies with builders.
Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal upholds RERA exemption for projects on land under 500 sq m, even with over 8 units, denying buyers access to authority remedies for possession delays. Discover the key provisions and what options remain for affected flat owners.

You Won’t Be Able to Seek RERA Relief Even If Your Builder Doesn’t Give You Possession in These Cases

Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal upholds RERA exemption for projects on land under 500 sq m, even with over 8 units, denying buyers access to authority remedies for possession delays. Discover the key provisions and what options remain for affected flat owners.
Mumbai Co-op Court says societies can fix maintenance but must apply BMC property-tax concessions to eligible individual tenements.

From 2005 Deluge to 2025 Victory: How One Housing Society’s Insurance Fight Could Save Yours from Denial

Bombay High Court dismisses New India Assurance’s plea, affirming a ₹34.78 lakh payout to a flood-hit Mumbai housing society after a 20-year battle, highlighting key pitfalls in insurance claims and empowering co-op societies nationwide.