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Delay Condonation

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“Being the owner gives you preferential rights, but not unlimited time.” In a firm order, SRA removes a private landowner as developer after three years of zero progress on a Lower Parel slum scheme, prioritising slum dwellers’ right to timely rehabilitation.

HC Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine for Misleading Claim About Knowing Property Was Auctioned

The Bombay High Court has dismissed two writ petitions filed by Nashik-based borrowers after finding that they made “deliberately false statements” about their knowledge of a 2009 property auction. Calling it a misuse of judicial time, the court imposed ₹1 lakh costs and upheld the refusal to condone a 12-year delay.
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.

Third-Party Rights Must Be Considered When Appeals Are Revived After Long Delays: SC

The Supreme Court has set aside a Bombay High Court order that restored a 14-year-old dismissed appeal, ruling that courts must weigh third-party rights before condoning such extraordinary delays, particularly in real estate disputes.
In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ruled that developers cannot cancel registered sale agreements merely because of delayed payments — a major win for Indian homebuyers and a strong reinforcement of legal protections under RERA and property law.

“Justice Over Technicalities”: Tribunal Condones Delay, Admits Ruparel Ariana Buyers’ Appeal

In a major relief for Ruparel Ariana homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal condoned a 394-day delay in filing their appeal, emphasizing that “substantial justice must prevail over technical considerations.” The Tribunal admitted the plea on condition that the buyers pay ₹25,000 to the developer, citing their good faith in pursuing earlier remedies without mala fide intent.