Megah Ekta Housing SLP Granted on Pre-emption

Supreme Court allowed Megah Ekta Housing Private Ltd to file a Special Leave Petition against Mahender & Ors, granting procedural exemptions.
Court condoned filing delay and exempted petitioner from submitting certified copy and official translation of the impugned judgment.
Issue raised concerns the retrospective effect of striking down Section 15(2) of Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913 on accrued pre-emption rights.
Counter affidavit to be filed within four weeks, rejoinder within two weeks; status quo maintained.