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The Bombay High Court has halted development of a CIDCO-allotted plot in Ulwe, granting protection to developers who paid ₹3.12 crore under earlier agreements.

Sold Land for ₹300 in 1962, Lost It Forever: Bombay HC Reminds Why Agreements Must Be Clear

A man who claimed his father sold land for ₹300 in 1962 under a loan-like arrangement has lost his bid to reclaim it. The Bombay High Court ruled the deal was a valid sale, highlighting the importance of clear and legally drafted property agreements.
The Bombay High Court has set aside the registration of a developer-backed co-operative housing society in a Baramati project, ruling that authorities acted illegally by bypassing a pending purchaser-led application under MOFA and creating a fait accompli.

Bombay High Court Upholds ‘Registered Documents Give Notice to the Whole World’ Principle in Landmark Property Dispute

In a decisive judgment on December 8, 2025, the Bombay High Court upheld the principle that registered documents give notice to the whole world, dismissing a 2014 suit over a Pune property as barred by limitation. Pegged on a 1982 MoU ignored for decades, the ruling protects registered transactions and curbs abusive lawsuits.
India’s housing market is shifting toward bigger homes, with average apartment sizes rising 17% in two years as luxury demand surges and buyers prioritize space, lifestyle, and premium living.

MahaRERA Cannot Decide Issues Relating to Eviction or Recovery of Flat

MahaRERA has ruled that eviction, flat recovery, and agreement-cancellation fall outside its jurisdiction. In the Amity Apartments case, the Authority dismissed the promoter’s complaint — clarifying that such civil-property disputes must be addressed in civil courts, not through RERA.
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.

No Inheritance Without Consent: Bombay HC Says Tenancy Transfers on Public Premises Need Landlord Approval

The Bombay High Court has ruled that tenancy rights cannot override contractual restrictions on public premises, upholding LIC’s eviction of Niloufer Marshall from a Mumbai flat. Learn the implications in 2025.
The Bombay High Court quashed the SRA’s 2015 acquisition of Bhandup land, declaring it illegal for bypassing the landowners’ preferential right to redevelop. The ruling reinforces that issuing a Section 13 notice is a must before any acquisition — a major victory for landowners across Mumbai.

🏗️ Bombay High Court Quashes SRA Land Acquisition in Mumbai, Upholds Landowner’s Preferential Right for Redevelopment

The Bombay High Court quashed the SRA’s 2015 acquisition of Bhandup land, declaring it illegal for bypassing the landowners’ preferential right to redevelop. The ruling reinforces that issuing a Section 13 notice is a must before any acquisition — a major victory for landowners across Mumbai.