# In the matter of Bikram Chatterji & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. Writ Petiton (C) No. 940-2017 & Connected Matters

> SC judgment dated 2018-05-17. Citation: TCN-2018-SC-00048. This case involves multiple writ petitions concerning the Amrapali Group's real estate projects.…

- **Court:** SC
- **Order date:** 17 May 2018
- **Citation:** TCN-2018-SC-00048
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/supreme-court-of-india/bikram-chatterji-ors-vs-union-of-india-ors-writ-petiton-30d176d3

## Summary

### Background

This case involves multiple writ petitions concerning the Amrapali Group's real estate projects. The court is addressing issues related to the completion of various projects, the rights of flat owners, and the involvement of co-developers. The background involves a complex situation with numerous projects, financial constraints, and disputes among stakeholders, including buyers, developers, and authorities.

## Facts

The case involves numerous writ petitions related to the Amrapali Group's real estate projects. A joint statement was filed containing proposals for the completion of various projects. A joint meeting was conducted between lawyers representing buyers and the builder of Amrapali Group, and representatives of Greater NOIDA and NOIDA. The proposals are in the form of four baskets with independent timelines, and co-developers have been chosen to undertake the completion of projects. The promoter of Saphire Phase I & II projects is M/s. Amrapali Saphire Developers Pvt. Ltd., and the developer chosen by the promoter is M/s. Galaxy Dreamhome Developers Pvt. Ltd. The court directed the opening of an escrow account in UCO Bank, Supreme Court Branch, and directed promoters

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## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the proposals for completion of the various Amrapali Group projects are adequate and …

**Ratio:** The court must ensure that the proposals are realistic, financially viable, and capable

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**Reasoning:** The court's reasoning is based on the need to protect the interests of the flat owners

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**Interpretation:** The legal issue involves the interpretation of contractual obligations, the

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**Application:** The court applies the ratio and reasoning to the specific facts of the case,

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## Parties

- **Judges:** Arun Mi…; UDAY UMESH…
- **Appellants:** BIKRAM CHA…
- **Respondents:** Amrapali…; Union of…

## Timeline

- **2017-01-01 — Writ Petitio…**: Writ Petition(s)(Civil)…
- **2018-02-12 — Clarificatio…**: Order dated 12.2.2018…

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