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Bombay HC confirms Manjusha Ogale as sole lessee of Deccan Gymkhana Plot 23 and permanently bars Natekars from dealing with or redeveloping the property without her and the Society’s consent.

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Bombay HC upholds stamp duty on 1987 development deals as conveyance

Bombay HC upholds stamp duty on 1987 development deals as conveyance; dismisses Kamla Developers’ petitions challenging adjudication orders.

SquareFeatIndia
August 11, 2026
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Court reiterates Section 79A redevelopment guidelines are directory, not mandatory, while upholding society redevelopment.

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Redevelopment Guidelines Under Section 79A Not Mandatory, Appellate Court Reiterates

Court reiterates Section 79A redevelopment guidelines are directory, not mandatory, while upholding society redevelopment.

SquareFeatIndia
July 20, 2026
5 minute read

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Bombay High Court Quashes ₹1.96 Crore Stamp Duty Demand on Kolte Patil Rules Authorities Acted Without Jurisdiction

The Bombay High Court has quashed a ₹1.96 crore stamp duty demand against Kolte Patil Developers, ruling that authorities acted without jurisdiction and beyond statutory limitation.

SquareFeatIndia
February 7, 2026
3 minute read

Bombay High Court dismisses developer’s challenge and holds that future additional FSI cannot be used to indefinitely delay deemed conveyance to housing societies.

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Bombay High Court Clarifies ‘Built-Up Area Wall to Wall’ Equals Carpet Area in Real Estate Development Dispute

In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term ‘built-up area wall to wall’ equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer’s challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.