Category: Legal Article

Bombay HC Sets Aside ₹52.61 Crore Property Valuation in Stamp Duty Dispute

September 17, 2026

Mumbai, September 17, 2026: The Bombay High Court has set aside a ₹52.61-crore property valuation that led to a ₹2.03-crore stamp-duty demand, ruling that uncertain future redevelopment benefits cannot be treated as guaranteed value while determining property valuation. The ruling has implications for Mumbai’s redevelopment market, where development rights, FSI and TDR can significantly influence […]

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MahaREAT Orders Demolition of Additional Wing in Badlapur Project Over Buyer Consent Issues

September 10, 2026

Mumbai: Developers may need to exercise greater caution when seeking to add new structures to residential projects after units have been sold, following a recent order of the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (MahaREAT). The tribunal has directed the promoters of the Parshvadhara project at Belavali, Badlapur, Thane, to demolish Wing E, which was introduced […]

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Five-year delay, 30-day deadline for builder

August 25, 2026

A long wait for a home in Greater Noida has ended with a strict deadline for the developer. The Ghaziabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Solitaire Real Infra to complete construction of a flat and hand over possession to the buyers within 30 days. The case relates to a residential unit booked in […]

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Arkade Developers Files FIR Against Former CSO Over Alleged Deal Diversion

Arkade Developers Accuses Former CSO of Diverting Customer Deals, Alleged Forgery

FIR follows internal inquiry Mumbai-based real estate developer Arkade Developers Ltd has accused its former Chief Sales Officer (CSO), Amita Singh, of alleged irregularities involving customer transactions, brokerage payments and company documents. An FIR has been registered in connection with the allegations, and the matter is currently under police investigation. Customer transactions under scrutiny According […]

Arkade Developers Accuses Former CSO of Diverting Customer Deals, Alleged Forgerymore

Centre Reorganises Housing Ministry to Strengthen Urban Governance & Housing Policy

July 29, 2026

India’s urban governance framework has entered a new phase with the Centre reorganising the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) into two dedicated departments. The restructuring is aimed at creating a sharper administrative framework by separating the governance of the National Capital Region from nationwide housing and urban development programmes. The move is expected […]

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MahaRERA Tightens Real Estate Advertising Rules, Makes Disclosure Norms Mandatory

July 24, 2026

Transparency in real estate advertising is no longer a matter of marketing preference but a regulatory obligation. Reinforcing this principle, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has clarified that the size of an advertisement or the fact that it is published free of cost does not exempt developers from complying with mandatory disclosure requirements. […]

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Bombay HC Seeks Clear Rules on Home Alterations

July 21, 2026

Observing the growing number of unauthorised modifications in residential buildings, the Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to formulate comprehensive guidelines defining the kinds of alterations that can legally be undertaken in flats and housing societies. The court also instructed the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) to take immediate action against unauthorised constructions identified […]

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ITAT Upholds Family Property Funding, Says Absence of Gift Deed Alone Cannot Trigger Tax Addition

June 4, 2026

In a significant ruling with implications for family-funded property transactions across India, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, has held that the absence of a formal gift deed, by itself, cannot justify treating a property purchase as an unexplained investment when the source of funds is clearly established. The decision comes at a […]

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A Two-Decade Dispute Ends, But Leaves a Larger Message

May 2, 2026

A ₹1,000 crore dispute, a legal battle of over 20 years, and one clear message from the Supreme Court—property rights cannot be bypassed through strategy. The order asking Larsen & Toubro to vacate the Pali Hill bungalow is not just the end of a case; it clearly defines the limits of tenancy and the importance […]

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BMC tightens construction waste tracking in Mumbai

April 28, 2026

Mumbai’s fast-paced redevelopment has brought construction and demolition (C&D) waste into sharper focus, prompting the civic body to introduce a more disciplined and accountable system. In response, a structured Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been implemented to regulate waste management across projects, making segregation at source and real-time tracking of waste movement mandatory. Clear segregation […]

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