French proverb of the day: 'All the treasure of Earth cannot bring back...' Life lessons on time's importance, material wealth, control, experiences and mindfulnessFrench proverb of the day highlights the timeless truth that no amount of wealth can recover time that has already passed. The saying teach...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Booked flats in 2005, still awaiting possession: Builder ordered to pay 10.05% interest to homebuyers for nearly 20-year delayThe Bombay High Court, in its ruling, said a builder can’t indefinitely retain purchasers’ money while failing to deliver homes. For the de...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Property buyers alert: Verify carpet area on UPRERA portal and don’t buy apartment on the basis of super area, advises UPRERA AuthorityUP RERA is strongly advising homebuyers to purchase properties based on carpet area, not super built-up area. This ensures buyers pay only ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land backThe Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residentsThe Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting th...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Bengaluru property owners alert! Can you get mutation done without a Khata? Here’s what the law saysBengaluru property owners can face challenges with mutation without an existing Khata. While legally possible with valid title documents, t...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Homeowner having possession must pay maintenance charges even if builder did not give OC, independent water connection and sewerage facilities, rules HP RERAHomeowners in possession must pay maintenance charges even without an Occupation Certificate or independent water and sewerage facilities. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law saysInheriting property via Will? While mutation records update who pays taxes, they don't transfer ownership. Courts permit mutation for heirs...
27 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Son’s two shops were stated to be demolished without compensation; HC stops demolition as he produced a registered sale deedA man successfully saved his two shops from demolition by the municipality. The shops were slated for removal to widen a road. The Andhra P...
20 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
7, Jantar Mantar Road: Striking Lutyens' bungalow; former Congress HQ houses libraryThe Indian National Congress is pursuing legal action to secure ownership of its former headquarters at 7, Jantar Mantar Road. The party ha...
18 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Congress party moves HC seeking execution of sale deed for its former headquarters on Delhi's Jantar Mantar roadThe Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Delhi government for their response. This follows a petition by the Indian National Congress....
14 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Pay full Bengaluru property tax by May 31, 2026 and get 5% rebate as due date gets extendedBengaluru property owners can now avail a 5% rebate on property tax by paying in full by May 31, 2026, as the deadline has been extended. A...
02 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
SC to examine PIL for dedicated revenue judicial service for land disputesThe Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and states to establish...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.12 PM IST