Macrotech Developers accuses House of Abhinandan Lodha of forgery
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Lodha versus battle rekindled on Wednesday, with Abhishek Lodha-led Macrotech Developers Ltd accusing entities owned by younger brother Abhinandan of forging documents to gain access to the prized brand name. The company alleged that certain entities related to House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) had forged a board resolution and the signature and identity documents of one of Macrotech's directors three years ago.
In a stock exchange statement, Macrotech alleged that these documents were then used to rename HoABL company Varpan Land Developers Pvt. Ltd as Lodha Landbuild Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. Macrotech called this an infringement of its trademark.
The renamed entity then sold at least one real estate project in Goa between September 2022 and April 2023, when it changed its name for a second time to HoABL Landbuild Pvt. Ltd, Macrotech alleged. “It is a clear cut case of forgery, fraud and impersonation with intent to cheat and deceive," said Macrotech, also called the Lodha Group.
HoABL denied these allegations. “We are internally looking into the matter and shall revert with our detailed response. Suffice it to state that the House of Abhinandan Lodha does not admit any of the allegations of fraud and forgery sought to be attributed to us," a spokesperson said.
Also read | Macrotech to scale digital infrastructure biz on its own, gives investors exit The flare-up indicates that the Lodha siblings continue to spar over the brand despite their mother's intervention, and an ongoing mediation. HoABL is owned by Abhinandan Lodha, the younger brother of Macrotech’s managing director and chief executive Abhishek Lodha. The two brothers have been publicly sparring over inheritance and
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