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SC Orders Settlement Execution in Ardee Family Dispute

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has instructed the execution of a settlement concerning the family of the late real estate developer Ashok Varma, associated with the Ardee Group and its family assets. A bench led by Justices J K Maheshwari and Atul S Chandurkar acknowledged the mediator’s report and ordered the parties to implement the settlement. The case involves Shefali Varma and Shibani Varma Kapur, the daughters of Ashok Varma, and their dispute over the family’s real estate assets and business endeavors. The court had assigned former Justice Kurian Joseph as a mediator to facilitate an amicable resolution. The bench…

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Jaipur Developer Seeks SC Action on Residential Land Use

Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: A private real estate company in Jaipur has petitioned the Supreme Court, alleging unauthorized commercial activities on land intended for residential use and urging the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) to investigate and act accordingly. The petition was filed in the ongoing case of Loganathan vs State of Tamil Nadu & Ors., where the Supreme Court already instructed municipal authorities in state capitals to identify residential areas misused for commercial activities and provide compliance reports. Rajdarbar Pinkcity Developments Pvt. Ltd. seeks to include its concerns in the Supreme Court’s ongoing review of unauthorized commercial use…

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SC probes Jaipur body over delay in commercial use in homes

JAIPUR: The Supreme Court has expressed strong disapproval towards the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) for neglecting its directives concerning commercial entities in residential zones of Jaipur. The court noted that the JDA did not appear during proceedings nor submit an affidavit outlining actions taken after conducting necessary surveys, despite ongoing complaints from residents about significant violations. A bench consisting of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan acknowledged that amicus curiae Ajit Kumar Sinha pointed out the JDA’s absence from the hearings. This lapse was deemed serious, especially as it pertains to the enforcement of town planning regulations and the…

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HC Limits Relief in Building Violations, Opens Door for DTCP in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has paved the way for authorities to take action on numerous cases of alleged building violations within the city. The court has clarified that an earlier restraint order applies only to property owners involved in current litigation, rather than a blanket pause on all cases. This dispute concerns unauthorized constructions, additional floors, excessive coverage, and commercial operations in residential areas spanning DLF-1 to 5. In an order issued on May 29, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu led the bench in specifying that the previous restraint order from November 26, 2025, only affects additional respondents…

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SC: NMMC Can Collect Property Tax in Thane-Belapur Belt

NAVI MUMBAI: The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has the authority to collect property tax in the Thane Trans Creek-MIDC area, commonly referred to as the Thane-Belapur industrial corridor. This decision, stemming from a case brought forth by the Small Scale Entrepreneurs Association (SSEA) regarding the Thane Trans Creek-MIDC area, allows NMMC to impose property taxes on more than 3,000 industries in the corridor. In 2001, the SSEA petitioned the Bombay High Court against NMMC’s property tax orders, arguing a jurisdictional dispute since MIDC also charged service fees in the area. The High…

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SC asks Centre, ED, RBI about plea on homebuyer fund misuse

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre, ED, RBI, and other parties, including certain real estate firms, regarding a plea claiming that significant amounts collected from homebuyers in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects were misappropriated. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi acknowledged the submissions by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, representing petitioner Vandana Sabharwal, and issued notices to the respondents due by July 15. The bench also called for responses from the Union ministries of Housing and Urban Affairs, Corporate Affairs, as well as Uttar Pradesh…

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Maharashtra to Challenge Bombay HC Ruling on Mira-Bhayander Land

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government intends to challenge the Bombay High Court’s directive to transfer approximately 254.88 acres of land in Mira-Bhayander, Thane district, to two developers, as stated by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday. The High Court ruled in favor of The Estate Investment and Mira Real Estate Developers regarding land valued at crores of rupees, according to an official statement. Bawankule affirmed, “The land is owned by the state. We will robustly present our case in the Supreme Court to ensure it remains in government hands,” announcing plans to file a Special Leave Petition against the April 30…

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CBI Files Fifth Chargesheet in Builder-Banker Nexus Case

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a fifth chargesheet in connection with the builder-banker nexus involving CHD Developers Ltd and its directors for alleged fraudulent activities linked to a project in Gurugram, as reported by officials on Thursday. The CBI, assigned these cases by the Supreme Court, detailed in its report to the court that the company used misleading representations and deceptive promises to attract “innocent homebuyers and investors,” ultimately resulting in considerable financial gains while inflicting wrongful losses. “The charge sheet has been filed before the appropriate court under the relevant sections of the Indian…

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SC Aims to Provide Homes to 22,000 Unitech Buyers

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court clarified on Wednesday that its aim is to ensure that 22,000 homebuyers of the distressed Unitech Ltd receive their homes. The court urged the newly appointed board by the Centre, along with banks and financial institutions, to propose solutions for resolving this long-lasting dispute. A bench, including Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, requested both counsel for homebuyers and land-owning agencies to submit a brief two-page note with suggestions within a week. Around 22,000 homebuyers have been waiting for their homes purchased from Unitech for several years. The management of the firm is now under…

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Delhi MCD Starts Survey on Residential Premises Misuse

NEW DELHI: In response to directives from the Supreme Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a thorough initiative to pinpoint instances of residential properties being misused for non-residential purposes throughout the city. The Supreme Court’s order, issued in early April, involved municipal corporations from all capital cities, including the MCD, and mandated a thorough inquiry within their respective jurisdictions. MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar has directed all zonal deputy commissioners to conduct a targeted survey aimed at identifying residential areas that are currently being utilized for commercial or other non-residential activities. This survey will encompass all residential colonies,…