Category: Legal Article

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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MahaRERA Backlog Highlights Need for Faster Dispute Resolution

March 17, 2026

India’s real estate regulatory framework was introduced to strengthen transparency and accountability in the sector while protecting homebuyers. Yet, the pace of dispute resolution continues to raise concerns as pending cases remain a challenge. A substantial number of disputes remain unresolved before the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA), underlining ongoing delays in resolving conflicts […]

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When Homebuyers Become Developers: MahaRERA’s Order Reshapes the Rules of Real Estate Recovery

February 7, 2026

In an important decision that could change how stalled housing projects are handled in Maharashtra, MahaRERA has taken a rare step by giving homebuyers the power to move their delayed project forward. The order concerns the unfinished Clan City township at Rohinjan, a project that has remained incomplete for nearly 16 years, leaving hundreds of […]

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Pre – Budget Quote 2026-27

January 21, 2026

Mr. Aditya N. Shah, Joint Managing Director of Mayfair Housing “The Union Budget 2026–27 brings the opportunity to address structural gaps across both affordable and luxury housing segments. Removing the cap and making it based on area, along with extending tax incentives for developers can significantly improve supply viability for affordable homes. On the demand […]

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Vasai in Mumbai to Get a Ring Road Soon

October 4, 2025

Mumbai: The Vasai-Virar urban area, bordered by the Arabian Sea on one side and lush forests on the other, is set to get its own Ring Road. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has initiated the process and requested a new Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a Ring Road in Vasai tehsil of Palghar district, which […]

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Vasai-Virar Construction Scam, ED Conducts Raids at 12 Sites, Recovers Rs 1.33 Crore in Cash

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its probe into the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) construction scam, conducting raids at 12 locations across Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Satana on Tuesday, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation has exposed a deep-seated nexus of corruption, illegal construction, and money laundering within VVCMC. During the […]

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Allahabad High Court Nullifies Greater Noida Authority’s Plot Cancellation Orders

July 2, 2025

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has struck down two separate orders issued by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) canceling land allotments, marking a legal setback for the Authority. The court found that GNIDA failed to adhere to statutory deadlines and followed procedurally flawed processes. The two cases involved high-stakes projects—one being a major […]

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Karnataka: 10 Builders Yet to Clear ₹347 Crore in Penalties

June 24, 2025

Years after the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act (RERA) came into force, several major builders in Karnataka continue to defy recovery orders issued by the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA). This prolonged inaction has left countless aggrieved homebuyers in a frustrating cycle of chasing justice through courts and government offices—despite having rulings in […]

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