HISTORICAL FACTS: Society - Caught on Camera

Housing society demanded Rs 1.42 lakh maintenance dues with 18% interest, Maharashtra Court protects resident from being labelled defaulter; Know why

There was a resident of a housing society who have not been paying maintenance since a long time alleging that he wants to pay but the housing society is not issuing him receipt. So he filed a court case and got interim protection from being labelled as defaulter.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

World's first community-owned whisky distillery files for administration

THE world’s first fully community-owned distillery has filed for administration ten years after thousands of people backed the business due to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24

Schism with rebel Catholic sect casts a pall over Pope Leo’s visit to France

The Vatican’s recent excommunication of followers of a Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius X, has revived a longstanding feud within the Roman Catholic Church ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s state visit to France. The ultra-conservative group has established an extensive network of schools and has attracted thousands…

France 24 · Sep 24

The National Audubon Society Kept Its Name. These Chapters Are Leaving It Behind.

From Seattle to Houston, more than 50 local chapters have renamed themselves as part of a reckoning over John James Audubon’s racist past.

Capital & Main · Sep 11

Housing societies cannot charge higher maintenance for bigger flats and shops based on area, rules Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court

Unlike property tax, maintenance cannot be charged at a higher rate for bigger flats and shops, explains the Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court and gives relief to flat and shop owners from discriminatory higher maintenance. Read the article.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

36 Years Later, A Horror Legend’s Impact Can Still Be Felt In A Wild And Gross Thriller

In honor of Screaming Mad George, who died earlier this year, you need to watch the eat-the-rich horror satire that features the legendary artist's most memorable special effects.

Inverse · Aug 20

In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prison

In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s first nationwide geological map. His pioneering work completely revolutionized how scientists understand earth strata and geological science. Yet despite this historic achievement, severe financial hardship soon crushed him. Just four…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Faulty terrace repairs flooded two flats; Maharashtra court awards senior citizen Rs 3.96 lakh compensation

Senior citizen to get Rs 3.96 lakh from housing society after housing society's faulty terrace repairs caused water leakage in his two flats; Maharashtra Co-Op Appellate Court order explained. Know how he won court case.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Homebuyers lose stilt parking case: Maharashtra court explains why builder's allotment was invalid

Housing society prevented homebuyers from using their stilt parking spaces given by builder as it was given after registration of society; Maharashtra Co-Op appellate court in RWA's favour and says builders allot common stilt parking after society is registered

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Senior citizen fined for parking in open space wins relief; Maharashtra court orders housing society to allot a convenient parking spot

Senior citizen allotted inconvenient parking spot by builder in 2011 leading her to park car in open space; Housing society levied penalty on her for parking in open space; Maharashtra Co-Op Appellate court gives her relief and orders society to give her a convenient spot. Know how she won the…

The Economic Times · Aug 4