Possession Does Not End Rights, Homebuyer Can Seek Compensation for Delayed Delivery: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that homebuyers can approach consumer forums for compensation over delayed possession even after taking flat possession. The Court set aside the NCDRC order and held that arbitration clauses cannot prevent buyers from seeking remedies against real estate developers for deficient services.

Life Is Not So Cheap, Even Rs.10 Lakhs Would Not Be Sufficient: Supreme Court in Auto Driver Death Case

A Karnataka auto-rickshaw driver Sharath approached the Supreme Court challenging his conviction under IPC Sections 279 and 304-A in a fatal accident case. The Bench discussed victim compensation, observing that a life lost cannot be valued cheaply and stressed the seriousness of the loss.

Allahabad HC Compensation Order Stayed: Supreme Court Examines Alleged Illegal Detention by Uttar Pradesh Police

The Supreme Court stayed an Allahabad High Court order directing Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to a man allegedly kept in illegal police custody for over three months. The interim order came during the State’s challenge against the compensation direction.