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The Bombay High Court (Goa) has ruled that hearsay cannot be treated as proof of Pakistani nationality, striking down the Custodian of Enemy Property’s 2010 order tagging a Margao layout as “enemy property.” The Court held that the government failed to produce documentary proof that the original owner was a Pakistani national during the vesting period, making the declaration legally unsustainable.

📰 Hearsay Can’t Make You Pakistani: Bombay HC Quashes Enemy Property Tag

The Bombay High Court (Goa) has ruled that hearsay cannot be treated as proof of Pakistani nationality, striking down the Custodian of Enemy Property’s 2010 order tagging a Margao layout as “enemy property.” The Court held that the government failed to produce documentary proof that the original owner was a Pakistani national during the vesting period, making the declaration legally unsustainable.
A new JLL study shows 91% of Indian companies are experimenting with AI in corporate real estate, yet only 5% are achieving real results, exposing a major gap between adoption hype and business outcomes.

Ever Wonder Where Your Selfies Go? Inside the Giant “Digital Warehouses” Booming in India

A massive construction boom for data centers—the ‘digital warehouses’ that power our online world—is underway, fueled by the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence. A recent report reveals a staggering $180 billion is being poured into these facilities across Asia. Mumbai is at the heart of this transformation, with huge new AI-ready campuses and a major push for green energy.
India’s office market is booming again. With 40% growth in office space leasing in H1 2025, companies are preparing for a mass hiring wave. Bengaluru and Pune lead the race, while Mumbai and NCR also show strong activity. This office boom is set to create lakhs of new jobs across India.

India, Mainland China and Japan Drive 90% of Asia’s Office Leasing in H1 2025

According to a new report by Colliers, India, Mainland China, and Japan were the primary drivers of Asia’s office leasing demand in the first half of 2025, collectively accounting for more than 90% of the total leasing activity.
eetendra Kapoor's family firms, Pantheon Buildcon & Tusshar Infra, sell a prime 2.39-acre Andheri land parcel with Balaji IT Park to NTT Global Data Centers for Rs 855 crore.

Jeetendra Kapoor Family Firms Sell Prime Andheri Land for Rs 855 Crore to NTT Global Data Centers

Firms owned by veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra Kapoor and his family have sold a significant 2.39-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s prime Andheri area to NTT Global Data Centers & Cloud Infrastructure India for a staggering Rs 855 crore. The property, currently housing Balaji IT Park, marks a major real estate transaction in the city.
In a blow to real estate borrowers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a single mortgage securing multiple loans counts as separate transactions, forcing Mumbai developer Neepa Real Estates to pay an extra ₹72 lakh in stamp duty and penalties on ₹625 crore worth of loans.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Overturns RERA Order, Emphasizes Homebuyer Rights Over Arbitration Agreements

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has overturned a RERA order, clarifying that arbitration clauses in prior agreements do not override the jurisdiction of the RERA Act in homebuyer disputes. The tribunal’s decision reinforces the importance of RERA in protecting homebuyers and ensures cases are decided on their merits.