Parents Gift Flat for Lifelong Care — Son Breaks Promise, Loses It in Court

In a strong pro-senior citizen ruling, Bombay HC upheld cancellation of a Gift Deed and ordered a son to return his parents’ Lower Parel flat after he failed to provide lifelong care as promised.

MREAT Rules Part OC No Shield: Lodha Group to Pay Interest for Delay in Possession

In a major boost for homebuyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MREAT) has ordered Lodha Crown Buildmart Pvt. Ltd. to pay interest for delayed possession of flats in the New Cuffe Parade project. The Tribunal clarified that partial Occupancy Certificates do not exempt builders from liability and reinforced that delay must be calculated from the date promised in the sale agreement.

MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal Rejects Developer’s Appeal Over Delay in Filing

The Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by developer Nitin Navgire, citing an unjustified 23-month delay and failure to comply with RERA’s legal requirements.