Buying a house is not necessarily only for end-use for the owner. The other reasons why one buys a property include investing the surplus income, diversifying assets or may have bought for end-use but … READ FULL STORY
October 15, 2024: Maharashtra’s fire safety regulations are under scrutiny by the Bombay High Court following the devastating Chembur Fire Incident that claimed seven lives. The court has directed authorities to establish a timeline for … READ FULL STORY
Succession laws in India will override the Companies Act in deciding a person’s right on property in cases where the deceased has left a nominee, the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled. “It is beyond … READ FULL STORY
A second wife is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the Bombay High Court (HC) has ruled. Her husband can’t deny her claim if the fault … READ FULL STORY
Tenants can rebuild demolished buildings without the permission of their landlords under section 499 of the Mumbai Municipality Corporation Act, the Bombay High Court (HC) has ruled. They also have the right to demand … READ FULL STORY
June 6,2023: As per a Newsband report, following the apex court’s order, the NMMC has started the process of issuing notices to 424 small entrepreneurs to pay property tax . According to Sujata Dhole, … READ FULL STORY
For the sale of an immovable property, generally two types of agreements are made: an agreement for sale and a sale deed or sale agreement. The agreement for sale is required to be stamped … READ FULL STORY
An unregistered relinquishment deed for inherited property is not admissible as evidence in court, the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court (HC) has ruled “As such, relinquishment deed requires to be registered otherwise … READ FULL STORY
A widow is not liable to provide maintenance to her in-laws under Section 125 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure). While setting aside a trial court order in the Shobha versus Kishnarao and … READ FULL STORY
Often, many parents transfer their properties to their children due to various reasons. After the property is gifted to their children, the promise that they shall be taken care of by the transferee is … READ FULL STORY
From a sleepy Koli fishing hamlet to the financial capital of India, Mumbai has come a long way. The Portugese who were its earlier occupants gave it its name – ‘Bom Bai’ or ‘The … READ FULL STORY
Large-scale reverse migration caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, has once again brought to focus the applicability of labour laws on housing societies in India. A large numbers of workers were left to fend for … READ FULL STORY
Instances where housing societies and residents’ welfare associations (RWAs) start issuing moral, ethical and social diktats to the residents, are not uncommon. People, who are single or lead an independent lifestyle, often bear the … READ FULL STORY
