Tag: #Bombay High Court

Bombay HC Clarifies Future FSI Rights, Strengthens Housing Society Ownership

July 28, 2026

Property ownership is not merely about possession—it is about securing legal title and the rights that accompany it. In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has reaffirmed that developers cannot delay or withhold the conveyance of land and buildings simply to retain control over future Floor Space Index (FSI). The ruling provides long-awaited clarity […]

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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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Bombay HC draws line on delayed NOC demands near defence zones

Maharashtra Govt Moves Supreme Court Over 254-Acre Mira-Bhayander Land Dispute

May 11, 2026

One of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s most strategically significant land disputes is now heading towards a larger constitutional battle, as the Maharashtra government prepares to challenge the Bombay High Court’s order over nearly 254.88 acres of land in Mira-Bhayander. The high-value land parcel, located within one of MMR’s fastest-transforming urban corridors, has triggered a major […]

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Bombay HC draws line on delayed NOC demands near defence zones

May 9, 2026

In a significant ruling for Mumbai’s redevelopment and regulatory framework, the Bombay High Court has clarified that authorities cannot insist on a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from defence establishments at the final stages of construction after projects have already progressed with sanctioned approvals. The judgment is expected to have wider implications for redevelopment projects located […]

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RERA Disputes: Withdrawal Is Conditional, Not Guaranteed

April 3, 2026

When law is tested by real-world challenges, discretion becomes the real authority. In a key observation, the Bombay High Court has clarified that buyers and developers cannot be treated equally when it comes to financial disputes under RERA. The court stated that allowing a buyer to withdraw money deposited by a builder during an appeal […]

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Balancing Shelter and Open Spaces: Supreme Court Reviews Slum Rehabilitation Policy

February 5, 2026

In a development that could influence Mumbai’s future urban landscape, the Supreme Court has sought responses from the Maharashtra government and civic authorities on a challenge to the Bombay High Court’s decision permitting slum rehabilitation on land originally reserved for parks, gardens, and playgrounds. The dispute revolves around Regulation 17(3)(D)(2) of the Development Control and […]

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No Sewage Treatment Plant, No Occupation Certificate: Bombay High Court Warns Builders and Civic Bodies

January 27, 2026

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed civic authorities across Maharashtra not to issue Occupation Certificates (OC) (OC) unless developers comply with approved building plans and ensure proper sewage management systems. The order was passed while hearing a petition filed by a resident of Badlapur, who raised concerns over illegal constructions by a developer. The […]

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Get Ready for the 7th Real Estate Awards and Construction Industry Leadership Awards 2024

March 11, 2024

🌟Get ready for the most anticipated event in the real estate industry!🌟 🏆7th Real Estate Awards and Construction Industry Leadership Awards 2024🏆 Brace yourselves for the most awaited event in the real estate industry – the 7th Real Estate Awards and Construction Industry Leadership Awards 2024! Scheduled for Saturday, 4th May 2024, this prestigious event […]

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Bombay HC looks to empower state to act against illegal constructions.

September 12, 2023

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court argued on Monday in favor of giving the state authorities the authority to demolish unauthorized and unlawful structures quickly. “The government needs to understand that we don’t despise them. We won’t let this happen while we’re watching. The courts have been largely responsible for this, according to Justices Gautam Patel […]

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Court: Broker may only be compensated for work completed.

May 22, 2023

MUMBAI: A civil court dismissed the claim of Shailesh Kamani, a resident of Ghatkopar, who sought a fee of Rs. 3 lacks from a property owner for whom he had allegedly brokered a deal in 2012. The court noted that the role of a broker is to persuade the vendor and purchaser to arrive at […]

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