Supreme Court: Landowners Not Liable for Developer-Caused Project Delays

• The Supreme Court ruled that landowners are not responsible for construction delays caused by developers, even if they permitted building on their land.
• The ruling upheld an NCDRC decision, dismissing a plea by homebuyers of the Unishire Terraza project in Bengaluru.
• The court clarified that liability rests with the party responsible for contract performance, not merely land ownership or a General Power of Attorney (GPA).
• The developer, Unishire Homes, was solely responsible for construction and delivery obligations under the Joint Development Agreement (JDA).
• Landowners remain responsible for conveying title and executing sale deeds, but not for delay compensation if the developer is at fault.