CourtSupreme Court of India
Decision31 August 2021
CollectionSRA / Redevelopment / Municipal
FormatCRUX Case Note

The Crux

Development permission must comply with planning law, building regulations and the rights affected by the sanctioned plan; collusion cannot cure illegality.

What the Court held

The Supreme Court affirmed demolition directions concerning two towers at Emerald Court after examining violations of planning norms and the conduct of the developer and planning authority.

Why it matters

The decision is a leading modern authority on development control, sanctioned plans, planning-authority accountability and remedies against unauthorised construction.

CRUX practice note

This note isolates the proposition most likely to matter in practice. The precise ratio, factual limits and subsequent treatment of the authority should always be checked against the judgment itself before professional reliance.

Official source

The link below is to the Supreme Court of India’s official website or judgment repository.

Official Supreme Court source Supertech Limited v. Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Association & Ors. — official court source The judgment text remains controlling. This CRUX note is an editorial summary for general information.

This Insight is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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