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BMC will table OC Amnesty Scheme draft in Standing Committee tomorrow
In a scathing reminder of bureaucratic lethargy, the Bombay High Court has held that Pune Municipal Corporation lost a reserved playground in Karvenagar to a housing society because it failed to acquire the land within the strict timeline mandated under Section 127 of the MRTP Act

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 rates mentioned in the Ready Reckoner are basically for the purpose of collection of stamp duty and cannot be the basis for determination of the compensation for the lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act,” the Bombay High Court reiterated while slamming the SLAO’s flawed approach and upholding enhanced compensation of ₹3.99 crore.

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.
“Being the owner gives you preferential rights, but not unlimited time.” In a firm order, SRA removes a private landowner as developer after three years of zero progress on a Lower Parel slum scheme, prioritising slum dwellers’ right to timely rehabilitation.

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.