Date: November 2025
Source Documents: Court order dated 31.10.2025 (CS SCJ 1371/25) and Lease Cancellation Complaints dated 08.09.2025
In our September 8 investigative post, we reported how the Flat Occupiers & Owners Welfare Association (Regd.), T.C. Jaina Tower-1, formally requested the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to cancel the lease of Jaina Properties Pvt. Ltd. due to widespread violations, serious misuse of common areas, and repeated threats to public safety.
New developments now confirm that instead of addressing these violations, Jaina Properties has initiated fresh legal action against resident leaders who raised these concerns.
1. Fresh Suit Filed by Jaina Against the Tower-1 Association’s President
Based on the court order dated 31 October 2025, Jaina Properties Pvt. Ltd. has filed a case against:
- Mr. Rajendra Kumar, President of the Flat Occupiers & Owners Welfare Association (FOOWA) of Jaina Tower-1
- The suit is titled CS SCJ 1371/25: Jaina Properties Pvt. Ltd. vs. Rajender Kumar
What the Court Order Shows
From the order of SCJ-cum-RC, South-West, Dwarka Courts, New Delhi:
- This is a suit for mandatory injunction and damages.
- Summons have been issued to the defendants.
- Next hearing / report date is 21 January 2026.
In simple terms:
Instead of addressing the long list of violations documented by DDA and other authorities, the builder has chosen to pursue legal action against the very residents who reported the misconduct.
2. Case Also Filed Against “President” of a Shell Association
Documents submitted to DDA on 8 September 2025 (and acknowledged on 08/09/2025 under Receipt Nos. REC M12515627 & REC M12515626) clearly outline how Jaina Properties has been operating a fictitious or “proxy” association to obtain stay orders and block legitimate enforcement actions.
The complaint explains:
- A “Janakpuri Jaina Tower Association” operating from Unit 814, 8th Floor is not a real resident association.
- It is controlled by the builder’s own family — names include
Mrs. Gaha Jain, Mr. Anupam Jain, and Ms. Nitika Jain — all linked to Jaina Properties Pvt. Ltd. - This “association” has been repeatedly used to:
- File cases,
- Obtain stay orders,
- And obstruct DDA action against illegal construction.
According to information shared with DDA, Pradeep Kumar, named as President of this shell association, has also been a target of litigation — not for wrongdoing, but for being part of this structure the builder itself floated to delay enforcement.
The irony is extraordinary:
The builder is filing cases against leaders of both the real association and the fake association — for entirely different strategic reasons.
3. Highlights From the September 8 Lease Cancellation Request
The association’s detailed complaint to DDA lists a series of serious violations, all supported by inspection reports:
A. Massive Unauthorized Construction
- DDA’s own inspection reports dated 06.06.2024, 23.10.2024 & 11.05.2025 confirm
large-scale deviations, encroachments, and misuse of common areas.
B. Fire Safety Violations
- The Fire Department’s objections (No. F6/DFS/MS/OB/2322, dated 13.08.2024) alert that
the dedicated Fire Control Room was illegally converted into a commercial shop and rented for profit.
This is not a minor violation — it directly endangers lives.
C. Fraudulent Litigations
- Builder-controlled “associations” have been repeatedly used to:
- File frivolous cases,
- Obtain stays,
- Misinform courts,
- And prevent DDA action.
Many residents have been in possession for 20–23 years, with no awareness of these proxy associations.
D. Cheating and Harassment of Investors
- Numerous small shop owners have allegedly faced:
- False cases,
- Harassment,
- Attempts at dispossession,
- Loss of access to essential facilities.
4. The Pattern: When Residents Complain, Jaina Files Cases
This new 2025 suit fits into a long pattern:
- Residents report violations ?
DDA and DFS confirm violations in formal inspection reports. - Residents request lease cancellation ?
Their complaint is accepted and acknowledged officially. - Builder reacts ?
Instead of rectifying issues, the builder files lawsuits against the whistleblowers.
This is a classic SLAPP strategy — Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation — used to silence those who speak out.
5. Public Safety at Risk: Why This Matters
The violations listed in both the September petition and official inspection reports expose:
- Fire risks,
- Illegal occupancy of essential safety infrastructure,
- Fraudulent manipulation of legal processes,
- Large-scale encroachments,
- Harassment of legitimate owners and occupiers.
These are not technical lapses — they are matters of public safety and public trust.
6. What Happens Next
- The case filed by Jaina will proceed in January 2026.
- The DDA must review the detailed complaint, inspection reports, and evidence of misuse.
- The outcome of the lease cancellation request remains pending.
Given the magnitude of the violations and the repeated attempts to obstruct enforcement, residents are hoping for decisive action from the DDA in the public interest.