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

Omkar 1973: Builder Delayed Possession, MahaRERA Denied Interest & Cut 2%; Tribunal Grants Full Refund + Interest

In a landmark ruling, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has directed Omkar Realtors to refund ₹7.69 crore plus interest from 2016 to a family for a flat in the stalled Omkar 1973 project, overturning MahaRERA’s order that denied interest and allowed a 2% deduction.
In a stark reminder of delayed justice in Mumbai’s property cases, the Bombay High Court has finally ordered eviction of a licensee from a Bandra flat after nearly 48 years of legal battle. (130 characters)

Homebuyers Are Vulnerable, Developers Not on Equal Footing: Bombay High Court

In a powerful pro-homebuyer verdict, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees are “generally very vulnerable” and cannot be placed on equal footing with promoters, clearing the way for withdrawal of deposited refund amounts during developer appeals.
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: Renting Out Your Flat Won’t Stop You from Suing Builder for Delays – Big Win for Homebuyers

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.
Bombay High Court directs deemed conveyance for Malad society in phased layout, ruling that contractual delays till full project completion are invalid under MOFA. Major relief for homebuyers.

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.