The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of Section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, which imposed a six-month limit for filing accident claims. Tribunals and High Courts have been directed not to reject petitions solely due to delay.
The Supreme Court slammed Noida authorities for ignoring homebuyers’ plight and focusing on recovering dues from developers. The court demanded that authorities prioritize homebuyers’ interests over financial recovery, setting a precedent for protecting homebuyers facing delays. YEIDA was directed to provide records of schemes safeguarding homebuyers, emphasizing their duty to act in homebuyers’ interest.
