Bombay HC Slams SRA For Stalling Kandivali Redevelopment After MLA’s Intervention
December 6, 2025: The Bombay High Court has sharply criticised the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) for suspending work on Annexure-II in a Kandivali slum redevelopment project following letters from a local MLA. Hearing a petition filed by the New Shree Krishna SRA Co-operative Housing Society, representing 285 residents at CTS No. 846 in Laljipada, Kandivali […]
Bombay HC: Flat Buyers Must Clear Outstanding Dues Before Becoming Society Members
November 29, 2025: The Bombay High Court has ruled that buyers of flats or commercial units cannot gain membership in a cooperative housing society without first clearing outstanding dues linked to their premises. Justice Amit Borkar observed that “membership in a cooperative society is not an unconditional right,” while striking down orders issued by the […]
Maharashtra Empowers Housing Societies: General Body Declared Supreme In Redevelopment Decisions
November 06, 2025: In a landmark decision aimed at restoring democratic control in housing cooperatives, the Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra State, has issued a circular affirming that the general body of a housing society is the final authority in all redevelopment and self-redevelopment matters. The circular, dated November 4, 2025, […]
HC Gives Nod To Redevelopment Of Controversial Pratibha Tower In Breach Candy
October 29, 2025: The Bombay High Court has given the go-ahead for the redevelopment of the infamous Pratibha Tower in Mumbai’s upscale Breach Candy area, dismissing a petition that sought to stall the project. The court found no valid grounds to delay the long-pending redevelopment, marking a crucial breakthrough in one of South Mumbai’s most […]
Mumbai Housing Societies Get Boost As Court Removes Consent Hurdle
September 15, 2025: In a ruling set to impact Mumbai’s redevelopment sector, the Bombay High Court has held that a new developer appointed after the termination of the original builder does not require the consent of two-thirds of the previous allottees to register a project with the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA). A division […]
Supreme Court Clears Gateway Of India Jetty Project With Strict Safeguards
September 3, 2025: The Supreme Court (SC) on September 1 cleared the way for the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, dismissing appeals filed against the project. The court termed the plan a “policy decision” supported by all necessary statutory approvals. The petitions, filed by Laura D’Souza […]
Bombay HC Rules Housing Society Cannot Impose Welfare Fee For Membership Transfer
September 1, 2025: The Bombay High Court has ruled that housing societies cannot demand welfare fees while transferring membership, reiterating that only the statutory transfer fee of Rs 25,000 is permitted. Justice N. J. Jamadar dismissed a petition filed by Tirthankar Darshan Cooperative Housing Society, which had denied membership to shop owners for refusing to […]
HC Clears Way For MSRDC’s Commercial Development Plans At Bandra Reclamation
August 28, 2025: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling permitting the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to proceed with commercial development on 24 acres of reclaimed land in Bandra. The plot, originally earmarked for the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, had been entangled in prolonged litigation after two public interest petitions sought […]