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Homebuyers can't execute decree against promoters without personal liability: SC

Homebuyers can't execute decree against promoters without personal liability: SC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has clarified that a decree passed only against a real estate developer cannot be enforced against its directors or promoters in their personal capacity unless the original adjudication clearly finds them liable.

SC Verdict Instills Hope For Real Estate Reforms

SC Verdict Instills Hope For Real Estate Reforms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'The directives to enhance last-mile funding, consider revival funds, and systemic reforms across the sector are expected to revive stalled projects, improve accountability, and accelerate the delivery of affordable and mid-income housing.'

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

This piece of land was part of 982 acres of land earlier acquired by the British government in 1939 for the use of the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Court orders release of Ansals in 1997 Uphaar fire case, victim cries 'injustice'

Court orders release of Ansals in 1997 Uphaar fire case, victim cries 'injustice'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday ordered the release of real estate tycoons Sushil and Gopal Ansal against the jail term already undergone by them in a case of tampering with evidence in the case related to the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire, which had claimed 59 lives.

Uphaar fire tragedy: Ansals get 7 years in jail

Uphaar fire tragedy: Ansals get 7 years in jail

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The convicts, out on bail, were taken into the custody after the order was pronounced.

Ansals convicted of tampering with evidence in Uphaar fire case

Ansals convicted of tampering with evidence in Uphaar fire case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A Delhi court on Friday convicted real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal for tampering with evidence in the 1997 case of Uphaar Cinema fire which claimed 59 lives.

Uphaar case: Ansals won't go to jail, SC rejects plea

Uphaar case: Ansals won't go to jail, SC rejects plea

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

On February 9, 2017, the apex court had by a 2:1 majority verdict given relief to 78-year-old Sushil Ansal considering his "advanced age-related complications" by awarding him the jail term which he had already served. It had, however, asked his younger sibling Gopal Ansal to serve the remaining one year jail term in the case.

Uphaar tragedy: HC quashes summons against Ansal brothers

Uphaar tragedy: HC quashes summons against Ansal brothers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dropped proceedings and quashed the summons issued by a lower court against real estate tycoons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal in the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy case for allegedly threatening complainant Neelam Krishnamoorthy.

SC holds Ansals guilty for Uphaar cinema tragedy

SC holds Ansals guilty for Uphaar cinema tragedy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal guilty in the 1997 Uphaar cinema tragedy that claimed the lives of 59 people saying they were more interested about making money than ensuring safety of the cinegoers.

Uphaar tragedy: SC voices displeasure over Ansal leaving India

Uphaar tragedy: SC voices displeasure over Ansal leaving India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over real estate baron and convict in Uphaar fire tragedy case Sushil Ansal leaving the country without taking its permission.

Uphaar case: Ansals' plea rejected

Uphaar case: Ansals' plea rejected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The Delhi high court on Friday rejected the plea of Ansal brothers, facing trial in the Uphaar fire tragedy case, to place additional written submissions before the trial court hearing the matter.

Uphaar case: Gopal Ansal surrenders after SC rejects his plea

Uphaar case: Gopal Ansal surrenders after SC rejects his plea

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

"Sorry, we can't," the bench said when senior advocate Ram Jethmalani mentioned the matter and sought more time for Ansal.

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The Apex court, in a majority verdict of 2:1, asked Gopal Ansal to surrender within four weeks to serve the remaining jail term of the one year punishment.

Supreme Court grants bail to Ansal brothers

Supreme Court grants bail to Ansal brothers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to the Ansal brothers -- Sushil and Gopal-- who were convicted and sentenced to one-year imprisonment in the Uphaar fire tragedy case.A bench, headed by Justice S B Sinha, also issued notices on the cross appeals filed by the Ansals and Association of the Victims of the Uphaar Tragedy, challenging the one-year sentence imposed on the accused by the Delhi High Court.The bench ordered that the Ansalsbe released on the personal bonds.

SC dismisses Gopal Ansal's plea, asks him to serve jail term

SC dismisses Gopal Ansal's plea, asks him to serve jail term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Real estate baron Gopal Ansal will have to surrender to serve the remaining period of the one-year sentence in the Uphaar fire tragedy case with the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissing his plea for parity with his elder brother Sushil Ansal.

Uphaar case: Fresh trouble for Ansal brothers

Uphaar case: Fresh trouble for Ansal brothers

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

The police said there is evidence to prove the brothers tampered with judicial records. The issue also came up before the Delhi high court with the police claiming to have got hold of substantial evidence against Sushil and Gopal Ansal and four others for tampering with the records of the fire that claimed 59 lives in the posh south Delhi cinema hall in 1997.

Uphaar case: HC notice to Ansals

Uphaar case: HC notice to Ansals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

The notice comes within a week of the court granting them bail and ordering suspension of their two-year jail term. Apart from the Ansal brothers, the court also issued notices to three other convicts and the CBI.

Ansal forms JV with Malaysia's Faber

Ansal forms JV with Malaysia's Faber

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Ansal Properties on Wednesday formed a joint venture with Malaysian healthcare facilities management company Faber Group Behad.

Ansals surrender in Uphaar fire case, get bail

Ansals surrender in Uphaar fire case, get bail

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to Uphaar theatre owners Sushil and Gopal Ansal after they surrendered before it in a case of destruction of evidence relating to the 1997 fire tragedy that claimed 59 lives

Uphaar case: No relief for Gopal Ansal from SC

Uphaar case: No relief for Gopal Ansal from SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Gopal has sought relief that he should not be asked to serve one-year jail term like his elder brother Sushil Ansal in the case of 1997 fire tragedy in which 59 people were killed.

Uphaar fire case: Ansals assure SC they will not leave India

Uphaar fire case: Ansals assure SC they will not leave India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal on Monday assured the Supreme Court that they would not leave India till it commences hearing on the plea seeking review of the 2015 verdict in the Uphaar fire tragedy case asking them to serve a two-year jail term if they fail to pay Rs 30 crore each as fine.

Ansal brothers want fire-trap Uphaar cinema to be de-sealed

Ansal brothers want fire-trap Uphaar cinema to be de-sealed

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Real estate barons Sushil Ansal and Gopal Ansal on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking de-sealing of the Uphaar cinema hall where 59 cine-goers had lost their lives in 1997 in a blaze when a Bollywood movie was being screened.

Uphaar case: Ansal brothers sent to Tihar jail

Uphaar case: Ansal brothers sent to Tihar jail

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal were on Thursday sent to jail by a Delhi court where they surrendered in compliance with a Supreme Court order cancelling their bail in the case of Uphaar fire tragedy, which claimed 59 lives. While Sushil had remained behind the bars for around 40 days in 1997 when the mishap took place, his younger brother will go to jail for the first time.

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Ansal brothers'

Supreme Court refuses to entertain Ansal brothers'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain an application filed by the Ansal brothers seeking review of their bail cancellation in the Uphaar cinema tragedy case.

Court allows Ansals to get Uphaar

Court allows Ansals to get Uphaar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

The cinema hall will be given within one month of the conclusion of defence evidence in the criminal case pending trial at Patiala House.

Ansals to set up Rs 20000 cr township

Ansals to set up Rs 20000 cr township

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Sushil Ansal-promoted Ansal Properties & Infrastructure has been allotted 2,504 acre land adjoining Greater Noida for setting up a Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) integrated township

Ansals arrested, granted bail, CBI tells SC

Ansals arrested, granted bail, CBI tells SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

In a brief submission, CBI's senior counsel Harish Salve told a bench of Justices B N Aggarwal and G S Singhvi that the agency had executed bailable warrants against Sushil Ansal on August 23 and against Gopal on August 25. The two were granted bail soon after their arrest.

Uphaar case: Delhi court summons Ansal brothers

Uphaar case: Delhi court summons Ansal brothers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

A Delhi court on Friday issued summons against real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal besides four others for allegedly tampering with evidence in the Uphaar fire tragedy case.

Uphaar theatre tragedy: Ansal brothers get bail

Uphaar theatre tragedy: Ansal brothers get bail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Justice H R Malhotra asked Ansal brothers and Shyam Sunder Sharma and H S Panwar to furnish a personal and surety bond of Rs 50,000 each as a pre-condition for their release.

Ansal eyeing Rs 250cr turnover from new township

Ansal eyeing Rs 250cr turnover from new township

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Leading developer Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd is expecting a turnover of about Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion) from its upcoming residential project in Haryana in the next 3-4 years.

Uphaar tragedy: Ansal brothers fined Rs 60 crore, escape jail term

Uphaar tragedy: Ansal brothers fined Rs 60 crore, escape jail term

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal on Wednesday escaped being jailed in the 18-year-old gruesome Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy in which 59 people died.

Ansal sells 17.5 million sq ft of land

Ansal sells 17.5 million sq ft of land

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Ansal has received bookings for 1.66 million sq ft of space in January.

Uphaar case: Ansal bros' bail cancelled

Uphaar case: Ansal bros' bail cancelled

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Sushil and Gopal Ansal, who were sentenced to two years of imprisonment by the trial court in the Uphaar fire tragedy, which claimed 59 lives. Sushil and Gopal Ansal were directed by the apex court to surrender by 4 pm on Thursday.

Uphaar tragedy: Delhi court convicts Ansals

Uphaar tragedy: Delhi court convicts Ansals

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The case pertains to the tragedy that occurred on June 13, 1997, when a fire broke out at the popular theatre during a screening of the film Border. A transformer installed in the basement of the theatre had caught fire.

Ansals to invest Rs 30,000 cr in realty

Ansals to invest Rs 30,000 cr in realty

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Real estate firm Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion) to develop 16 townships in north India during next 3-4 years.

Uphaar tragedy: Ansals get 2 yrs imprisonment

Uphaar tragedy: Ansals get 2 yrs imprisonment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The court had on November 20 convicted Sushil and Gopal Ansal, two MCD officials and Delhi Fire Service officer under Sections 304A and 337 and 338 of the IPC, which pertain to endangering human lives.

Uphaar fire: Ansals face 2-year jail term if they fail to pay Rs 60 cr

Uphaar fire: Ansals face 2-year jail term if they fail to pay Rs 60 cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modifying its order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said real estate barons Ansal brothers will undergo a two-year rigorous jail term in the Uphaar fire case if they fail to pay Rs 30 crore each within three months.

Ansal Housing to invest Rs 2,000 cr in 7 townships

Ansal Housing to invest Rs 2,000 cr in 7 townships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Aiming to expand its presence in Tier-II and Tier III cities, real estate company Ansal Housing and Construction plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) in the next three to four years for developing seven townships across seven cities.