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Bombay HC Dismisses WeWork India IPO Challenge, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fee

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has dismissed two writ petitions filed by Vinay Bansal and Hemant Kulshrestha that aimed to prevent WeWork India’s initial public offering (IPO), effectively ending their last-minute legal challenge. A Division Bench consisting of Justice RI Chagla and Justice Farhan Parvez Dubash rejected the petitions and imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on Vinay Bansal, instructing him to deposit the amount with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority within two weeks. The court reserved its decision on October 8 after the arguments were concluded and delivered the ruling orally today. A detailed written judgment is…

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MahaRERA Releases SOP to Speed Up Compensation Recovery

PUNE: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has introduced a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline the process of obtaining compensation from developers who disregard its orders. Released on Thursday, in response to directives from the Bombay High Court, the SOP outlines strict timelines and escalation measures, which may include property attachment and civil imprisonment, as noted by MahaRERA officials. According to senior MahaRERA officials speaking to TOI, the new SOP is designed to “ensure strict compliance with the high court’s ruling and offer timely relief to homebuyers.” Developers are now required to compensate affected homebuyers within 60…

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Mumbai: MHADA Lawyer’s Role in Girgaum Redevelopment Delay

MUMBAI: A confidential report from MHADA’s legal department has confirmed that the critical Section 79A notice issued to Parekh Estate Pvt Ltd has never been revoked. This contradicts earlier claims made by MHADA panel advocate Priyanka Chavan during a writ petition in front of the Bombay High Court this year. According to an internal memo dated November 14, 2025, “the 79A notice issued to the landlord…has not been revoked by this office.” It further indicates that there are no documents reflecting any revocation and that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Dy. Chief Engineer (Zone II), not the…

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Bombay HC Postpones Builder’s Bail Hearing to November 27

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has postponed the hearing for pre-arrest bail filed by builder Bhavesh Sanghrajka to November 27. This plea is related to an FIR alleging culpable homicide not amounting to murder, following the death of a 22-year-old woman caused by a cement block that fell from his construction site in Jogeshwari. The prosecutor informed the court that no action will be taken until the next hearing. Justice N R Borkar remarked that additional public prosecutor BV Holambe-Patil is requesting more time to present a report from an expert regarding the safety measures taken at the site. Sanghrajka,…

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Bombay HC Rejects PILs Against Sancoale Real Estate Project

Representative image. PANAJI: The Bombay High Court dismissed two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed by villagers from Sancoale and Goa Bachao Abhiyan challenging the real estate project ‘Acqua Eden’, developed by M/s Parmesh Construction Co. Ltd. (Bhutani Infra) in Sancoale. The division bench, comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Nivedita Mehta, noted that the PILs were rejected, with detailed reasons to be provided in a forthcoming order. The petitioners raised significant concerns regarding serious illegalities and environmental violations, seeking to annul the clearances and licenses related to the project located in an eco-sensitive region. They claimed that the permissions were obtained…

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Bombay HC Cancels NOC for Filmmaker to Merge Flats in Oshiwara

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has annulled an order from the deputy registrar of cooperative societies for the K-West ward, which had instructed a housing society in Oshiwara, Andheri West, to approve film producer and director Vipul Shah’s request to merge four flats across two floors. Justice Amit Borkar stated on Monday that the decision exceeded the authority outlined in the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, asserting that such power cannot be exercised. The Oberoi Springs CHSL contested the deputy registrar’s ruling under sub-clause 3 of Section 154B-27, which pertains to the society’s obligation to act and the registrar’s enforcement…

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Bombay HC Bars Developer from Adding to Tardeo Twin Towers

MUMBAI: In a significant legal dispute, the Bombay High Court issued an interim ruling on Tuesday, preventing developer S D Corporation from making any changes to the 60-storey twin towers known as ‘The Imperial’ in Tardeo. A group of 48 residents from Towers A and B took legal action against the developer for attempting to construct additional buildings and flats, which they argued violated a 2009 building plan previously presented to them. On Tuesday, the High Court prohibited any alterations without the residents’ consent. The court expressed that the developer’s intention to construct further, utilizing a substantial sale component of…

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MahaRERA Boosts Efficiency with Hybrid Mode Hearings

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) is now facilitating both physical and digital hearings for complaints, adhering to a directive from the Bombay High Court. This initiative enhances the convenience and transparency of housing dispute resolutions. Attendance has notably risen, as complainants and relevant parties across Maharashtra can opt for in-person or remote participation via secure video conferencing platforms. MahaRERA, the governing body enforcing the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act in the state, has adopted a hybrid model for hearings. This allows parties to choose between physical presence and virtual attendance, as per the Bombay High Court’s…

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SC nullifies Bombay HC ruling on ‘private forests’ classification

Supreme Court of India MUMBAI: In a blow to the state government, the Supreme Court annulled a 2018 Bombay High Court decision that allowed the Maharashtra revenue department to designate land across Mumbai, Thane, and elsewhere as “private forests,” which curtailed development potential. The SC criticized the HC ruling for failing to adhere to a binding precedent mandating a meticulous process before classifying private land as part of the green pool. The plots varied in size from one acre to 100 acres. The HC bench, led by Justice S C Dharmadhikari, had dismissed 173 petitions and endorsed the state’s initiative…

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Thane Societies Accuse Rajshila Construction of FSI Misuse

MUMBAI: Five cooperative housing societies in Thane have filed a petition with the Bombay High Court, accusing the local builder, Rajshila Construction LLP, of unlawfully utilizing their floor space index (FSI) to construct new high-rise towers on land that is already developed and occupied. The petition, submitted by the Prestige Garden A-1, Prestige Garden A-2, Harmony, Ambience, and Prestige Garden B-1 & B-2 Cooperative Housing Societies, asserts that Rajshila Construction has misappropriated their property rights, while the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) improperly approved the developer’s plans for new projects. Rajshila Construction, founded in 2020 and registered under MahaRERA for a…