Date of the Judgment: January 22, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 102 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Manoj Misra, J. Can a High Court dismiss an appeal solely on the basis of delay without considering the merits of the case? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in a case concerning the rejection of a […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Validity of Possession without Completion Certificate in Consumer Cases Date of the Judgment: 06 September 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 667 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale Can a builder offer possession of a flat without obtaining a completion certificate and firefighting clearance? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court enhances interest for delayed flat possession: Vidya vs. Parsvnath Developers (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) was justified in awarding interest at a rate lower than what was stipulated in the agreement for delayed possession of a flat. CASE TYPE: Consumer. Case Name: Vidya and Others vs. M/s
Supreme Court Rules RERA Decree Holders are Financial Creditors under IBC Date of the Judgment: 06 October 2023 Citation: (2023) INSC 913 Judges: S. Ravindra Bhat, J., and Aravind Kumar, J. Can a homebuyer who has obtained a decree from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) be treated differently from other homebuyers under the Insolvency
Supreme Court Upholds Fixed Price for Allotted Plots: Belgaum Urban Development Authority vs. Dhruva (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a development authority can demand additional payment for allotted plots after the initial price has been set, due to increased land acquisition costs. CASE TYPE: Civil Case Name: The Belgaum Urban Development Authority vs. Dhruva & Anr.
Supreme Court on Compound Interest in Real Estate Disputes: Suneja Towers vs. Anita Merchant (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether consumer courts can award compound interest on refunds in real estate disputes. CASE TYPE: Consumer Dispute Case Name: M/S Suneja Towers Private Limited & Anr. vs. Anita Merchant Judgment Date: 18 April 2023 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court clarifies liability for delay compensation in real estate project: Parsvnath Developers vs. Gagandeep Brar (2023) The Supreme Court of India clarifies the responsibility for paying compensation to homebuyers for project delays, addressing a dispute between a developer and a housing board. Can a real estate developer be solely liable for compensation to homebuyers
Supreme Court Rejects Recall of Order on Noida/Greater Noida Builders’ Interest Rates LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court should recall its previous order that had recalled interim orders granting interest rate reductions to builders in Noida and Greater Noida. CASE TYPE: Real Estate/Civil Case Name: Bikram Chatterji & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors.
Supreme Court Recalls Order on Interest Rates for Noida and Greater Noida Builders: Bikram Chatterji vs. Union of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Supreme Court can modify contractual interest rates between development authorities and builders. CASE TYPE: Real Estate/Civil Case Name: Bikram Chatterji & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November
Supreme Court on Maintenance Charges and Delay Compensation in Real Estate: Utpal Trehan vs DLF Home Developers Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a builder can collect maintenance charges from a flat buyer before handing over possession and the extent of delay compensation. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law/Real Estate. Case Name: Utpal Trehan vs DLF Home Developers
Supreme Court Denies Interest on Flat Purchases After Demolition in Kerala Coastal Zone Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether flat owners are entitled to interest on the purchase amount of their flats after the flats were demolished due to violation of Coastal Zone Regulations. CASE TYPE: Civil. Case Name: The Kerala State Coastal Zone Management Authority vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Rights: Refund with Interest for Delayed Apartment Possession LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a consumer is entitled to a refund with interest for delayed possession of an apartment despite a delay compensation clause in the Apartment Buyer’s Agreement. CASE TYPE: Consumer Protection Case Name: Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd. vs. Sushma Ashok Shiroor Judgment
