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In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ruled that developers cannot cancel registered sale agreements merely because of delayed payments — a major win for Indian homebuyers and a strong reinforcement of legal protections under RERA and property law.

Indiabulls Sky Forest Case: Landmark RERA Ruling Orders Developer to Issue Full Refunds with Interest

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has issued a pivotal ruling in the Indiabulls Sky Forest case, directing the developer to provide homebuyers full refunds with interest, notably calculating interest on a significant portion from the original payment dates. This decision underscores RERA’s strength in safeguarding consumers against project delays.
In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ruled that developers cannot cancel registered sale agreements merely because of delayed payments — a major win for Indian homebuyers and a strong reinforcement of legal protections under RERA and property law.

“Justice Over Technicalities”: Tribunal Condones Delay, Admits Ruparel Ariana Buyers’ Appeal

In a major relief for Ruparel Ariana homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal condoned a 394-day delay in filing their appeal, emphasizing that “substantial justice must prevail over technical considerations.” The Tribunal admitted the plea on condition that the buyers pay ₹25,000 to the developer, citing their good faith in pursuing earlier remedies without mala fide intent.
Based on the provided news article, here is an excerpt that captures the essence of the ruling: "In a significant legal victory for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaRERA Tribunal) has delivered a detailed order affirming the retroactive power of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA Act). The ruling came in the appeals of two allottees from an incomplete project in Malad, solidifying the protection RERA offers to consumers even for agreements made before the law was enacted.

MahaRERA to Fast-Track Complaint Hearings in Exceptional Cases, Issues Detailed Guidelines

MahaRERA has issued detailed guidelines allowing certain complaints to be heard on priority, bypassing the usual seniority order. Cases involving life-threatening illness, court orders, mutual settlements, or withdrawal requests can now receive expedited hearings if proper documents are submitted.
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Mumbai Developers Face 3 Months Imprisonment in Landmark RERA Case

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has ordered the arrest and three-month imprisonment of Neptune Developers’ judgment debtors for failing to comply with attachment warrants and notices under RERA provisions. This landmark ruling highlights stricter enforcement to protect homebuyers and ensure developer accountability.