The Supreme Court is set to examine whether it can intervene in property disputes related to former princely states. The case raises key questions about judicial authority over royal assets after India’s independence.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that consumer courts can intervene in unfair builder-buyer agreements, calling them an “unfair trade practice” under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. In a case involving the “Godrej Summit” project in Gurgaon, the court upheld a 10% deduction instead of 20% on cancellation, siding with homebuyers. It also stated that contracts heavily favoring developers will not be enforced. However, the court removed the 6% interest on the refund, citing that the buyers canceled due to market conditions, not builder fault.
