Supreme Court Upholds Landowner’s Preferential Right, Blocks Forced Acquisition In Mumbai Slum Redevelopment Case
December 5, 2025: In a significant ruling delivered on 2 December 2025, the Supreme Court declined to issue a mandamus directing the Maharashtra Government to acquire land under Section 14 of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. The Court underscored that acquisition powers cannot be exercised in a manner that overrides […]
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 […]