Maharashtra
Bombay HC Orders Defaulting Developer To Hand Over Mulund Redevelopment Project To Society
Mumbai: Granting major relief to members of a Mulund housing society who have remained displaced for over five years due to stalled redevelopment, the Bombay High Court has directed a defaulting developer to hand over “peaceful possession” of the project site to the society. The developer’s request to stay the order was rejected.
In an order dated February 16, Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan directed M/s Alag Property and Constructions Pvt Ltd to hand over possession of the redevelopment property to The Mulund Endeavour CHS Ltd, while appointing the court receiver to take charge of the land and transfer control of the project to the society.
The court passed the order while allowing the society’s petition filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking interim protection pending arbitration proceedings between the parties.
The dispute concerns redevelopment of the society’s property in Mulund East, comprising four residential buildings constructed on a plot measuring about 4,182 sq m. The society had executed a development agreement with the developer in July 2016 and handed over possession in January 2020 after members vacated their homes.
However, the society alleged that despite the passage of nearly nine years since execution of the agreement, redevelopment remained largely incomplete. According to the society, only about 30% of construction had been completed even though the revised deadline for completion expired in January 2025.
It further claimed that transit rent, brokerage, transportation charges and hardship compensation payable to members had remained unpaid since January 2023, with total arrears mounting to Rs 9.77 crore. Municipal tax dues of over Rs 1.13 crore had also allegedly remained unpaid, exposing the property to recovery action.
Advocate Mayur Khandeparkar, appearing for the society, submitted that members who vacated their homes in 2020 were continuing to suffer financial hardship due to non-payment of dues and indefinite delay.
The developer, represented by advocate Karl Tamboly, opposed the plea, contending that nearly 40–45% of construction had been completed and that delays were attributable to Covid, environmental restrictions and ongoing negotiations between the parties. It also argued that third-party rights had already been created in respect of sale flats and that termination of the agreement was unjustified.
After examining the material on record, the court held that the project was “way behind schedule” and that the developer was seeking to renegotiate the original redevelopment arrangement.
“In a nutshell, what is writ large on the face of the record is that the developer is seriously in default in the time and cost commitments owed under the development agreement,” the court observed.
The judge noted that society members had vacated their homes more than five years ago and continued to remain without permanent accommodation. Referring to earlier rulings on redevelopment disputes, the court emphasised that such agreements involve entrustment of a society’s sole asset — its homes — and that loss of faith due to contractual breaches justified intervention.
Rejecting concerns over third-party purchasers, the court held that buyers take commercial risks linked to the developer’s performance and that the society cannot be bound by interests created by a defaulting developer.
The court receiver has been authorised to take possession of the property, with police assistance if necessary, and hand over the redevelopment project to the society, which is now free to appoint a new developer or undertake self-redevelopment.
The court clarified that interim protections will continue until the constitution of an arbitral tribunal, before which the dispute will now proceed.
Maharashtra
UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.
Maharashtra
A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.
Maharashtra
Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.
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