Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, has received legal approval to continue its renovation after the National Green Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the project. The renovation includes adding two upper floors and complies with Coastal Regulation Zone norms. The property, a Grade III heritage site in Bandra, Mumbai, was originally built in 1914 and purchased by Khan in 2001. The family has temporarily relocated to a rented duplex during the renovation, which is expected to be completed within the next year.Read more

The Supreme Court directed Business Park Town Planners Ltd. to refund over INR 43 lakh to a plot buyer, increasing the interest rate from 9% to 18% in line with the interest the builder charged on delayed payments. The buyer, Rajnish Sharma, had booked a plot in 2006 and paid a significant upfront amount, but possession was delayed, and additional charges were demanded. The court emphasized fairness and accountability, highlighting that builders must face consequences for defaulting on contractual obligations.Read more

The Supreme Court has approved the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register six new cases involving alleged fraudulent activities between banks and builders, which have impacted homebuyers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mohali, and Prayagraj. This follows earlier permissions for the CBI to probe 22 similar cases in the National Capital Region (NCR). The investigations focus on builders under the subvention scheme, where banks directly pay builders, while homebuyers may face EMI demands even before possession. The court has directed the CBI to submit reports to the appointed amicus curiae.Read more

The Calcutta High Court has resolved a long-standing issue that was delaying the Orange Line metro construction at Chingrighata. The work had been stalled since early February due to the Kolkata Police not issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) required for cordoning off a section of the busy EM Bypass. A meeting involving Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), Metro Railway, Kolkata Police, and state officials resolved the matter. With the clearance in place, the last 366-meter stretch of the viaduct will be constructed, and girder-launching is scheduled for two weekends in November.Read more

Kerala Chief Minister is set to inaugurate two housing complexes in Mattancherry, near Fort Kochi, built to rehabilitate 394 slum-dwelling families under the Rajiv Awas Yojana. One tower, developed by Kochi Corporation at a cost of INR 41.74 crore, spans 11 floors with 199 flats, parking, lifts, a sewage plant, anganwadi, and 14 shops. The second, built by Cochin Smart Mission Ltd for INR 44.01 crore, has 195 units across 13 floors, rooftop solar panels, and 18 shops. Together, they provide compact 300-350 sq ft flats with modern facilities. Ancillary infrastructure is pending, but once approvals are cleared, families will gain dignified new homes.Read more

The Telangana High Court has questioned the Rangareddy district collector over alleged illegal construction on Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram mandal. Despite earlier court directions to maintain status quo and mark the lands as prohibited, boundary walls and other works were reported. Petitioner Birla Mallesh submitted photographs of ongoing activity and said that complaints made in July were ignored. Justice K. Lakshman has now asked the collector to submit a detailed counter and compliance report, with the case scheduled for hearing in the coming weeks.Read more

Rajendra Lodha, former Director of Lodha Developers, is under police investigation for alleged financial misconduct and fraudulent land dealings. Authorities claim he accepted large sums of cash from property transactions over more than a decade and sold company land, including a plot reserved for educational use, to his son's firm without authorisation. Investigators say these actions, along with undervalued sales of land and Transferable Development Rights (TDR), caused losses of about INR 85 crore to the company. His custody has been extended as police pursue forensic audits, gold bar recovery, and verification of money transfers.Read more

Bengaluru-based Catena Homes India Pvt Ltd is under investigation for allegedly defrauding tenants and homeowners of nearly INR 25 crore through fraudulent leasing practices. Police have registered seven FIRs across areas including Varthur, Parappana Agrahara, and Electronic City. Three individuals-Naveen, Raman, and Ranjith-have been arrested, while director Vivek Keshavan remains absconding. Complaints say tenants paid large sums for rentals only to find owners unpaid or properties unavailable. Authorities estimate 70-80 people may be affected, with cases likely to be handed over to the CID. The scandal highlights risks in Bengaluru's property management sector and the need for stronger oversight to protect tenants.Read more

A special court in Mumbai has issued summonses to Prathamesh Developers, its partner Pravin Raut, and Jitendra Mehta of Mehta Developers in connection with the Patra Chawl redevelopment project. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has charged the accused with money laundering, alleging they diverted funds and sold Floor Space Index (FSI) rights, instead of constructing flats for the tenants. The case involves financial irregularities in the redevelopment of the 47-acre Patra Chawl in Goregaon, which was intended to provide homes to 672 tenant families.Read more

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has reclaimed over 300 acres of government land in Gajularamaram, Quthbullapur, valued at INR 15,000 crore. Originally owned by the Andhra Pradesh State Finance Corporation, the land was transferred to Telangana after bifurcation. Following public complaints, HYDRAA cleared unauthorised constructions-demolishing incomplete, fraudulent structures while sparing occupied homes of poor families-and fenced the land to prevent further encroachment. Investigations revealed land-grabbers had illegally sold small plots using fake documents, often with political collusion. Legal cases have been filed against the perpetrators. The action signals a firm stance against encroachment while safeguarding vulnerable households.Read more