D.D.A. vs SHILPA COOP. GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of forfeiture of earnest money in the context of land allotment, determining that the appellant could only forfeit Rs. 5 lacs based on the precedent set in Delhi Development Authority vs. Grihsthapana Co-operative Group Housing Society Ltd. The Court held that the facts in the current appeals differed from those in Grihsthapana, particularly regarding deposits made after a specific date, which indicated acceptance of the offer. Consequently, the Court ruled against the appellant's broader claim for forfeiture, affirming the High Court's decision.