Homebuyers Win Big: Tribunal Nixes Builder Moratorium, Orders Compensation for Delays

In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ordered developer Sheth Infraworld to compensate homebuyers for significant project delays, specifically disallowing the use of the pandemic-related moratorium as an excuse. This ruling marks a crucial victory for allottees seeking timely possession and fair compensation.

Net Office Leasing Surges 40% Across Top 7 Cities in H1 2025, New Supply Up by 25%

India’s office real estate market soared in H1 2025, with net absorption rising 40% year-on-year to nearly 27 million sq. ft. Bengaluru led leasing volumes, while Pune saw a record 533% jump in new supply. Strong demand from IT/ITeS, coworking, and BFSI continues to drive growth despite global uncertainties.

Arkade Developers Acquires Filmistan Pvt Ltd for ₹183 Crore; Plans ₹3,000-Crore Luxury Housing Project in Goregaon West

Arkade Developers has acquired Filmistan Pvt Ltd for ₹183 crore, setting the stage to redevelop the 4-acre Filmistan Studios in Goregaon West into a ₹3,000-crore uber-luxury residential project with twin 50-storey towers of spacious apartments and penthouses.

MahaRERA Orders Full Refund with Interest to Homebuyer for Possession Delay

In a significant win for homebuyers, MahaRERA has ruled in favor of a complainant against Viijcon Properties for failing to deliver possession in the Viijcon Cellandine project. The authority ordered a full refund with interest, while dismissing three other complaints due to lack of valid promoter-allottee relationships or incomplete documentation.

Can the Government Take Your Property During an Emergency? Here’s What the Constitution Says

As India observes 50 years since the 1975 Emergency, this in-depth analysis reveals how civil liberties and property rights were curtailed. With a focus on Articles 300A and 352, we examine the Maharashtra forest land acquisition, landmark Supreme Court rulings, and the fragile nature of constitutional protections during times of national crisis.