Lodha vs Lodha: Forgery Allegations Over ‘Lodha’ Brand Use in Goa Project
Macrotech Developers Accuses House of Abhinandan Lodha
In a contentious dispute, Macrotech Developers, headed by Abhishek Lodha, alleges that entities connected to his younger brother’s House of Abhinandan Lodha forged documents to use the ‘Lodha’ brand name for a Goa project.
Forged Board Resolution Claim
- Macrotech asserts a fake board resolution dated July 22, 2022 was created
- The company denies holding a board meeting on that date
- The non-existent resolution was used to authorize the ‘Lodha’ name and secure government approval
Macrotech, a leading real estate company in India, declared in its disclosure that no board meeting occurred on the resolution’s mentioned date. The board never discussed or approved such resolutions.
House of Abhinandan Lodha’s Reaction
A spokesperson for Lodha Ventures, operating under the House of Abhinandan Lodha brand, stated they were “internally looking into the matter” and would provide a comprehensive response. They rejected any allegations of fraud or forgery.
Ongoing Legal Conflict
The brothers, Abhishek and Abhinandan, have been embroiled in a legal battle over the copyright of the ‘Lodha’ brand name in their respective real estate ventures.
Mid-2022 Developments
- House of Abhinandan Lodha allegedly forged Macrotech’s board resolution
- Four companies were permitted to use the ‘Lodha’ brand name
- Varpan Land Developers, a House of Abhinandan Lodha company, changed its name to Lodha Landbuild Infrastructure
