Safeguards for Homebuyers provided by Supreme Court in Mansi Brar Fernandes v. Shubha Sharma & Anr case
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. It is not just a financial investment, but a matter of security, dignity, and stability. However, delays, stalled projects, and insolvency of developers have often left homebuyers in difficult situations. Recognising this reality, the Supreme Court in Mansi Brar Fernandes v. Shubha Sharma & Anr case has recently laid down a series of safeguards aimed at protecting genuine homebuyers and restoring trust in the real estate sector . The Court has made it clear that housing is not merely a contractual matter. It is closely connected to the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution . This shift is important. It moves the focus from technical legal rights to the real-life impact on individuals who invest their life savings into buying a home. To address the problems faced by homebuyers, the Court has suggested several practical measures as follow : First, it emphasised the need for faster resolution...
