SpiceJet has approached the Supreme Court, challenging Delhi High Court orders from May 4 and March 18 that refused its bid to provide an unencumbered plot of land in Gurugram as security. The court also directed the airline to immediately deposit the amount and imposed a Rs 50,000 cost after SpiceJet repeatedly sought changes to the deposit direction.
An American tenant in Bengaluru says her landlord demanded a 33 percent rent hike and warned of eviction, fueling debate over the city’s housing costs. She compares it with the regulated, smaller increases she’s seen in the US. The dispute also highlights concerns over security deposits allegedly exceeding legal limits, with such tactics becoming increasingly normalized.
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