The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission consisting of Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal (President), Ms. Pinki (Judicial Member), and Mr. J.P. Agarwal (Member) allowed the complaint.
SC to real estate developers: Cannot compel homebuyers to be bound by one-sided agreements Supreme Court also holds that incorporation of unreasonable clauses in the agreement constitutes an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act; clarifies that buyers have the right to choose one remedy in case “two concurrent remedies” are available Supreme Court The Supreme Court on January 12 observed that a real estate developer cannot compel homebuyers to be bound by one-sided contractual terms contained in the Apartment Buyer s Agreement. The apex court held that incorporation of such unreasonable clauses in the agreement constitutes an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act.