Bombay HC Quashes ₹3 Cr+ Stamp Duty Demand on Romell Real Estate’s Malad Slum Project

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.

Karan Johar Buys Apartment in Mumbai’s Khar West for ₹8.05 Crore

Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has acquired a premium apartment in Mumbai’s Khar West for ₹8.05 crore, as per property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards.

Bombay High Court Clarifies ‘Built-Up Area Wall to Wall’ Equals Carpet Area in Real Estate Development Dispute

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.

Stamp Duty Adjudication Goes Digital: Maharashtra Citizens Can Apply Online

The Maharashtra government has digitized stamp duty adjudication, enabling citizens to apply online and track case status. Homebuyers, who often face confusion about stamp duty amounts, stand to benefit most from this streamlined process.

Mumbai Property Registrations Reach All-Time High in First Half of 2025

Mumbai’s property market achieved an all-time high in the first half of 2025, recording 75,672 property registrations and INR 6,699 crore in revenue. This growth, detailed with insights from ANAROCK’s Anuj Puri, highlights a resilient market with increasing sales of high-ticket homes despite a slight dip in overall transaction volume for June.