Landmark Verdict: Housing Societies Need Not Wait for Builder to Complete Entire Project to Claim Their Land, Rules Supreme Court

Flat owners in completed buildings win big — Supreme Court confirms housing societies need not wait for the builder to finish other wings to claim their land.

HDIL Sold Non-Existent Flats, Society Denies Membership, Court Says Society Is Right

In a major victory for housing societies, the Bombay High Court has upheld the decision of Dheeraj Dreams CHS Ltd. to deny membership to buyers who purchased “flats” that never existed. HDIL had sold mandatory refuge areas as residential flats years after the developer lost rights over the property. The Court ruled that societies cannot be forced to admit members for non-existent flats as it would violate the law.

High Court Sides with Lokhandwala Row House Societies, Cancels Magnum Tower’s Land Conveyance

In a key ruling reinforcing finality in MOFA proceedings, the Bombay High Court has cancelled the 2023 deemed conveyance granted to Magnum Tower CHS over a large portion of land in Lokhandwala Complex, holding that the claim was barred by res judicata following a 2017 rejection on similar grounds. The decision protects row house societies’ long-standing possession and exclusive garden rights.

Bombay HC: Flat Buyers Win Deemed Conveyance Row

Bombay High Court rules in favour of flat buyers in Ratan Nagar: Full deemed conveyance upheld under MOFA, rejecting builders’ “lease-only” claims. Justice Borkar holds that promoters must transfer entire land ownership — a big boost for homebuyers fighting delayed title transfers.

Nusli Wadia Loses Bid to Block Deemed Conveyance: Bombay HC Ends 17-Year Wait for Malad Society

Bombay HC upholds deemed conveyance for Malad jewellery market society after 17-yr wait, rules MOFA agreements prevail over lease claims by Nusli Wadia & Raheja group entities. Justice Borkar dismisses writs.