Case Details

  • Case Name: K. Madhusudan Rao vs. Lodha Healthy Constructions and Developer Private Limited & ANR
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Civil Appeal No.: 8994/2022
  • Interim Application No.: IA No. 92720 of 2026
  • Date of Order: 22-05-2026
  • Period of Dispute/Violation: Not specified in the order

Parties Involved

  • Appellant: K. Madhusudan Rao
  • Respondent No.1: Lodha Healthy Constructions and Developer Private Limited (LHCPL)
  • Other Respondents: ANR (as mentioned)
  • Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Amit Anand Tiwari (Sr. Adv.), Ms. Mary Mitzy (Adv.), Mr. B Ravikiran Singh (Adv.), Mr. Oleander D Singh (Adv.), Ms. Tanvi Anand (Adv.), Mr. Pratham Sadh (Adv.), Mr. Pranjal Mishra (Adv.), Mr. Ashutosh Jha (AOR)
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Rahul Kripalani (Adv.), Ms. Suhasini Sen (Adv.), Mr. Ankit Yadav (AOR), Mr. Sista Srinivas (Adv.), Ms. Rayana Mukherjee (Adv.), Ms. Aeshna Salwan (Adv.), Mr. Chaitanya Sonkeria (Adv.), Ms. Amrita Singh (AOR)
  • Additional Counsel Mentioned: Mr. Prasang Shamra (Adv.), Mr. Sanket Khandelwal (Adv.)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The interim application sought direction regarding the amount deposited by Respondent No.1 before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
  • Specific issue: Whether the appellant could withdraw a portion of the deposited amount pending resolution of the underlying consumer dispute.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court examined the interim application and the submissions of both parties.
  • It observed that the appellant may be allowed to withdraw a portion of the deposit, provided adequate security is furnished to the NCDRC.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Direction: 50% of the amount deposited by Respondent No.1 before the NCDRC may be withdrawn by the appellant/applicant.
  • Condition: Withdrawal is permissible only after the appellant provides a Bank Guarantee satisfactory to the Member of the NCDRC.
  • The interim application IA No. 92720 of 2026 is hereby disposed of.
  • The respondents are directed to file any reply, if they wish, within the stipulated time.
  • The appeals are to be listed for hearing in the month of September 2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The appellant must furnish a Bank Guarantee to the NCDRC meeting the satisfaction of the NCDRC Member before withdrawing the specified 50% amount.
  • Respondents may file a reply to the order, if any, as per procedural requirements.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Court’s order is final for the interim application, mandating the conditional withdrawal of half the deposited amount and setting procedural steps for any further reply and scheduling of the appeal.
  • Enforcement will be through the NCDRC’s acceptance of the Bank Guarantee and compliance with the listed directions.