Builder Sold Flats, Disappeared for 40 Years – Bombay High Court Finally Gives Ownership to Residents

After selling flats in the 1980s, the landowner vanished for 40 years. Residents formed their own society, paid taxes, and maintained the buildings themselves. When the original owner finally claimed the land back, Bombay High Court threw out the case with costs and declared: the residents are the real owners. A historic victory for flat buyers across Maharashtra.

Bombay High Court Rules: Differential Maintenance Charges in Co-op Societies Presumed Legal Unless Challenged and Set Aside

In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that cooperative societies can impose higher maintenance on commercial units via resolutions, presumed valid until set aside. The case involving Chembur’s Sanket Society highlights the need for direct challenges in disputes over parking, revenue, and old agreements.

Can Homebuyers Stop a Builder from Loading Additional FSI After Decades of Handing Over Possession? Court Says No

The Bombay High Court’s November 7, 2025, ruling allows Jaydeep Developers to build Wing C5 in Mumbai’s Lok Everest project, rejecting homebuyers’ objections. Citing 1993 disclosures, the court upheld the developer’s right to additional FSI, emphasizing timely action under MOFA.

Stuck With Deemed Conveyance? Maharashtra Govt Launches Statewide 4-Day Camp for Housing Societies

Housing societies across Maharashtra struggling with Deemed Conveyance delays have reason to cheer. The state government is holding a special 4-day campaign from Sep 27–30, 2025 to pre-check documents for stamp duty adjudication, helping societies prepare complete applications and paving the way for faster property ownership transfer and redevelopment.