Bombay High Court Empowers Homebuyers: Grants Deemed Conveyance Relief to Society, Reinforcing Flat Owners’ Right Against Builder Delays

Bombay High Court empowers housing societies by ordering deemed conveyance in Kartik Regency case, ruling that builder defaults trigger statutory relief under MOFA — a blueprint for thousands facing non-conveyance issues.

Soft possession without OC is not lawful possession: MahaREAT rules in favour of homebuyer

In a major win for homebuyers, MahaREAT has ruled that “soft possession” without an Occupation Certificate does not count as lawful possession under RERA.

In Redevelopment Tenants’ Safety Trumps Developer’s Profits: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court rules tenants’ safety in redevelopment trumps developer’s profits. Stay on termination denied in 11-year stalled Lower Parel project; new developer can proceed.

Pune Records Over ₹7,100 Crore in Stamp Duty Collections in 2025, Highest in Four Years

Pune’s real estate market achieved its highest stamp duty collections in four years in 2025, supported by higher-value transactions despite a marginal decline in property registrations, according to Knight Frank India.

No OC for Buildings Till STP Installation: Bombay High Court Clamps Down on Sewage Pollution

In a bid to stop sewage dumping into the Ulhas River, the Bombay High Court has banned OCs for buildings without STPs statewide, blacklisting non-compliant builders and holding officers accountable.