Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh

Order Date: 08 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Pradeep Mehra; Respondents: M/s Emaar India Limited and others.
  • Appeal filed under Section 58 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, seeking to set aside the Appellate Tribunal’s order dated 18‑08‑2025 that condoned a 156‑day delay in filing the appeal.
  • Respondent had deposited a pre‑deposit of ₹3,90,32,907 and the Tribunal, exercising its power, condoned the delay and scheduled the matter for a final hearing.
  • Counsel for the appellant argued that no plausible reason was given for condonation and that the Tribunal acted mechanically.
  • The Court observed that the delay of 156 days was not exorbitant, no prejudice would be caused to the appellant, and the Tribunal is empowered to condone such delay. No substantial question of law arose.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • Any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: RERA, Real Estate Litigation