Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-03
Godrej Projects Development Limited vs Anil Karlekar
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Godrej Projects Development Limited
- Respondent
- Anil Karlekar
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined an appeal against a consumer dispute resolution order, where the NCDRC directed the appellant to refund the balance amount after deducting 10% of the sale price, along with interest. The core issue involved the interpretation of contractual obligations and consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The court analyzed whether the deduction and refund terms were justified and in accordance with legal principles governing real estate transactions and consumer protection. The court ultimately upheld the NCDRC's order, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment of consumers in real estate dealings.