Archive · 22 Jan 2026
SC Warns Against Non-Compliance in Unitech Projects
The Supreme Court of India has warned state authorities and Unitech Ltd against not following its orders and creating problems in finishing housing projects that have been stuck for a long time.
The court said it will take a serious view if its orders are not followed.
It also set a priority schedule for hearing matters related to Unitech and told authorities to grant necessary permissions for the projects.
The court has been involved in resolving issues related to Unitech since 2017, including a forensic audit that found misuse of funds meant for the projects.
The court has granted exemptions under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) to help homebuyers get their loans disbursed.
It has also directed authorities to grant environmental clearances and approvals for the projects.
The Supreme Court warned against non-compliance of its orders and hurdles in completing Unitech projects.
The court set a priority schedule for hearing matters related to Unitech and directed authorities to grant necessary permissions.
The court has been involved in resolving Unitech issues since 2017, including a forensic audit that found misuse of funds.
Exemptions under RERA have been granted to help homebuyers get their loans disbursed.
The court directed authorities to grant environmental clearances and approvals for the projects.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Unitech Ltd, Noida and Greater Noida authorities, homebuyers
- What
- Supreme Court warns against non-compliance of orders and hurdles in completing Unitech projects
- When
- January 22, 2025
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure compliance with court orders and expedite the completion of stalled Unitech housing projects
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Bench
- Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan
- Date
- January 22, 2025
- Key Parties
- Unitech Ltd, Noida Authority, Greater Noida Authority, Homebuyers
- Key Issues
- Non-compliance of court orders, stalled housing projects, fund generation
- RERA Exemption
- Granted for Unitech projects in seven states
- Forensic Audit Findings
- Misuse of homebuyers' and financial institutions' funds