UP Cuts Ancestral Property Registration Fee to Rs 10,000
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
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Patna's Maurya Lok Shops Face Water, Power Cut Over Dues
Patna Municipal Corporation warns 278 shop owners in Maurya Lok Complex to pay Rs 3.66 crore in pending dues within 7 days or face utility disconnection. Some arrears date back to 1998.
HC Directs MHADA for Time-Bound Transit Rent Redressal
Bombay High Court mandates MHADA to resolve transit rent disputes within 15-30 days. Special cells formed to aid redevelopment project residents, with priority for senior citizens and the seriously ill.
Mamdani's NYC Mayoral Win Meets Cost-of-Living Crisis
Zohran Mamdani begins his mayoral term after a historic NYC election win, promising rent freezes and free childcare amid a severe affordability crisis. Can he deliver?
HC cancels Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand
Allahabad High Court sets aside Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand against a developer, orders refund of Rs 7.4 crore CIC charges with interest. Key ruling on lawful possession.
HC: Eviction possible even without written tenancy agreement
Allahabad High Court rules landlords can seek eviction under UP's 2021 Tenancy Act even without a written agreement, preventing technicalities from blocking justice. Read the full judgment analysis.
New York Mayor Mamdani's Bold Socialist Vision Unveiled
New York's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani rejects incremental politics, promises free buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze in a confrontational inaugural address. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Living Costs Rise: Housing Squeeze Hits Expats
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 brings economic change. While inflation is modest at 2.3%, soaring rents in Riyadh & Jeddah strain expat budgets. See a full cost breakdown and what it means for residents.
Consumer Forum Can't Oversee Court Registry: Mumbai Ruling
Mumbai consumer commission rules litigants are not 'consumers' of court services. Fees for certified copies are statutory levies, not commercial consideration. Read the full analysis.
Dubai 2026 Rent Forecast: 6% Hike, Affordable Areas
Dubai rents forecast to rise 6% in 2026. Learn about RERA's new rules, top affordable districts like Dubai South & JVC, and how to negotiate your lease. Essential guide for expats.
Diff'rent Strokes star Melanie Watson Bernhardt dies at 57
Melanie Watson Bernhardt, who inspired millions as Kathy Gordon on Diff'rent Strokes and as a fierce advocate for brittle bone disease, passed away on December 26, 2025. Her legacy of resilience lives on.
Melanie Watson, 'Diff'rent Strokes' Star, Passes Away at 57
Melanie Watson, known for her role in 'Diff'rent Strokes', passed away at 57. The actress, who lived with brittle bone disease, was a dedicated social worker. Read her inspiring story.
Nagpur 112 Helpline Failure: Banker Waits 30+ Mins
A Nagpur banker's 112 emergency call after a flashing incident went unanswered for over 30 mins due to jurisdiction confusion. Police response protocols under scrutiny. Read more.
Karnataka's 2-Month Rent Deposit Rule Explained
Confused about Karnataka's rent deposit laws? We clarify the legal stance on 2-month security deposits for tenants and landlords. Know your rights under the Model Tenancy Act.
Bengaluru Rent Deposit Rule: What Tenants & Landlords Must Know
Confused about the 2-month rent deposit rule in Bengaluru? Legal experts decode the Karnataka Rent Act, security deposit limits, and tenant rights. Know your legal obligations!
Telangana Moves Offices to Govt Premises to Cut Rs 510 Cr Rent
Telangana govt orders all departments to vacate private buildings by Jan 31, aiming to save massive rent. CM Revanth Reddy directs swift action amid vacant govt complexes.
Calcutta HC Allows Foreign Courts in Indian Divorce Cases
Calcutta High Court rules UK courts can hear divorce & maintenance for a marriage solemnised in India if a spouse lives there. Key ruling on jurisdiction under Hindu Marriage Act.
HC Questions NGT's Power Over Punjab's Green Habitat Policy
Punjab & Haryana High Court examines if NGT can strike down Punjab's farmhouse policy. Petitioners warn of irreversible damage to state's low forest cover. Details inside.
Karnataka HC Bars Employers from Caste Status Enquiry
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to enquire into an employee's caste. The power rests solely with authorities under the 1990 Reservation Act. Read the full judgment details.
Report Criticizes India's Plan to Change Housing CPI Data
A new report critiques India's plan to overhaul housing CPI data collection, warning it's an overcorrection. Experts suggest simpler fixes. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka HC Bars Employers from Caste Status Enquiry
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
Ghaziabad couple kills landlady over rent dispute
A couple in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension allegedly murdered their landlady, Deepshikha Sharma, when she came to collect pending rent. The body was hidden in a red bag. Police have arrested the tenants.
Ghaziabad Couple Kills Landlady, Chops Body in Suitcase
A Ghaziabad couple murdered their elderly landlady after a rent dispute, dismembered her body, and packed it in a suitcase. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Noida landlady killed by tenants over rent, body in suitcase
Deepshikha Sharma, 47, was murdered by her tenants in Noida when she went to collect rent. Her body was found stuffed in a red suitcase. Police have arrested the couple.
CAG: Karnataka Delayed Flood Management Plan
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
SC Seeks Law for Single Agency to Chase NCR Gangsters
Supreme Court asks Centre to consider a law for a single agency to pursue organised crime syndicates across Delhi NCR, to prevent jurisdictional delays and ensure speedy trials.
Karnataka Rent Bill Passed, Replaces Jail with Fines
Karnataka assembly passes Rent Amendment Bill 2025, decriminalising minor violations. Fines up to Rs 5,000 replace imprisonment to ease landlord-tenant friction. Read details.
Karnataka Govt Promises Action on Rent Control Act
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
New Fines for Illegal Rent Hikes & Contract Breaches in Riyadh
Riyadh introduces a structured penalty system for rental violations, including illegal rent hikes. Fines escalate to 12 months' rent for repeat offenders. Learn how this strengthens tenant rights.
Thackeray: Pagdi Policy Aims to Evict Mumbaikars for Builders
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accuses the Maharashtra govt of using the new pagdi system framework to evict lakhs from Mumbai and benefit builders. He demands legal protection for tenants.
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