Tender Years Doctrine': Orissa HC Restores Custody Of Infant Girl With Mother Accused Of Abandoning Her And Kidnapping Male Child

The Supreme Court rejected a builder’s appeal, ruling that one-sided forfeiture clauses in apartment buyer agreements were unfair trade practices. The case involved a clause in the agreement that allowed the builder to forfeit the buyer's entire deposit if the buyer canceled the booking. The Court held that such clauses were unjust, as they favored the builder and imposed an inequitable burden on the buyer. The judgment reinforces consumer protection laws and sets a precedent for ensuring fairness in real estate transactions, encouraging developers to adopt more balanced terms in their contracts with buyers.