Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: IREO GRACE REALTECH PVT. LTD; Respondents: Sakshi Abraham & Anr.
  • Appeal (Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 23961/2026) challenges the final judgment and order dated 30‑06‑2026 passed by the National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), New Delhi in FA No. 257/2025.
  • The impugned NCDRC order (paragraphs 27‑28) awarded delay compensation at 6% per annum interest on the total amount paid by the respondents for the delay period 27‑Nov‑2018 to 13‑Jun‑2019, and refunds with interest at 9% p.a.
  • Petitioner's counsel (Ms. Rooh‑e‑hina Dua et al.) argued that only the delayed compensation stipulated in the agreement should be awarded, contending that the 6% interest on the total amount is erroneous.
  • Respondent's counsel (Mr. Aditya Parolia et al.) cited Supreme Court judgments that uphold such directions.
  • The Court noted that both parties were duly represented and dispensed with further notice.

Final Outcome

1. The application for exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment was allowed.

2. The impugned NCDRC order is stayed, subject to the condition that the petitioner pays the amount of delayed compensation as calculated under the agreement for the period 27‑Nov‑2018 to 13‑Jun‑2019, unconditionally, within four weeks from the date of this order.

3. The aspect of possession: respondents are permitted to execute the order concerning possession, while the petitioner asserts that certain holding charges remain due from the respondents.

4. Pleadings are to be completed in the interim.

5. The matter is listed for further hearing on 2 September 2026.

Topics: Consumer Disputes, Delay Compensation