Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that renewal of a lease deed constitutes a new lease, attracting fresh stamp duty. The judgment in the Tejomay Apartments case will significantly impact property owners renewing long-term government leases across Maharashtra.

No More Stamp Paper? Draft Registration Bill 2025 Moves India Toward Fully Digital Property Transactions

The Draft Registration Bill 2025 doesn’t say “no more stamp paper” outright, but its provisions clearly indicate that India is moving toward a fully digital, paperless property registration system. Here’s how key sections of the bill lay the groundwork for this transformation.