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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 Shocker: Landowners Off the Hook for Builder Delays – Homebuyers Must Chase Developers Alone in JDA Deals!

The Supreme Court has ruled that in JDA projects, landowners aren’t jointly liable for construction delays—developers bear sole responsibility for handover and compensation. After a twisted review process involving a remand, the verdict offers huge relief to landowners and housing societies, clarifying buyers’ recourse lies with builders.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

Bombay HC Dismisses Suit Blocking Gamdevi Building’s Redevelopment, Says, Case Filed 20 Years Too Late

The Bombay High Court dismissed a 20-year-old suit by heirs opposing the redevelopment of Mantri Building at Gamdevi, calling it a “hopelessly time-barred” case meant to block progress. The ruling reinforces the rights of majority apartment owners to proceed with redevelopment.