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The Bombay High Court has ruled that Vallabhnagar Co-operative Housing Society, Vile Parle, cannot deny membership to Andheri purchasers by demanding lease premium beyond the statutory ceiling fixed under Section 79A.

Redevelopment Disputes Can’t Be Thrown Out Without Trial: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that redevelopment disputes in cooperative housing societies cannot be summarily dismissed solely on jurisdictional objections, allowing members to challenge general body decisions in the Co-operative Court after proper trial.
Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

One Common Member, One Request — and an Entire Society Committee Is Removed for 5 Years

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has shown that even a single society member can bring down an entire managing committee. A simple request for meeting minutes led to a five-year ban on committee members, reinforcing that transparency in housing societies is not optional.
The Bombay High Court has directed Foreshore Co-operative Housing Society in Mumbai to admit film director Ramesh Sippy as a member, ruling that societies must honor nominee and heir rights under Section 154B-13.

High Court Asks Society to Admit Film Director Ramesh Sippy as Member

In a significant ruling on 9 December 2025, the Bombay High Court…
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.

📰 Housing Society Committees Cannot Be Removed Arbitrarily by Cooperative Officials: Bombay High Court

Justice Amit Borkar of the Bombay High Court has ruled that housing society committees cannot be removed arbitrarily by cooperative officials. Quashing the Jijau Cooperative Housing Society’s supersession, the court held that any such action must strictly follow due process under Section 78A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.
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.

Housing Society is the Boss: Bombay HC Strikes Down Registrar’s Role in Redevelopment NOCs

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Deputy Registrars have no authority to issue “No Objection” for redevelopment, making it clear that the General Body of housing societies holds the final decision-making power. This judgment is expected to ease redevelopment delays across Maharashtra.