The NCDRC has ruled that developers must obtain Occupancy Certificates before handing over possession, entitling homebuyers to full refunds with interest if this requirement is violated, marking a major win for consumer protection in India's real estate sector.

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that developers offering possession without an Occupancy Certificate must refund homebuyers with interest, setting a landmark precedent for buyer protection.

India's Supreme Court has ordered comprehensive reforms to strengthen Real Estate Regulatory Authorities nationwide, mandating enhanced staffing, expert inclusion, and standardized escrow procedures within six months.

RERA has revolutionized India's real estate sector, attracting $26 billion in private equity investments since implementation, marking a new era of transparency and investor confidence in the property market.

Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority issues decisive ruling against Mumbai developer for improperly allocating parking spaces across building wings, setting new transparency standards.

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has ordered a Mumbai-based developer to reassign parking spaces after homebuyers complained about receiving slots in different building wings from their apartments, sources reported on August 5, 2025.

With reforms like 30-day project registration and strengthened conciliation forums, UP-RERA 2025 enhances consumer protection and drives balanced real estate growth beyond NCR.

A homebuyers' body urges stricter regulations to tackle misleading real estate ads, calling for tougher penalties and transparency to protect buyers nationwide.

MahaRERA has proposed a breakthrough rule to increase openness and accountability in real estate developments. For compliance and efficient money utilisation, this proposal requires projects to maintain three bank accounts in the same bank.

MahaRERA has issued show-cause notices to 74 developers in Mumbai and Pune for failing to include QR codes in their project advertisements, a violation of the August 1, 2023 mandate.