Macrotech Developers accused House of Abhinandan Lodha of fabricating documents to misuse the 'Lodha' brand for a Goa project. Allegations include a fake board resolution to grant brand usage. The Lodha siblings, Abhishek and Abhinandan, are in a legal dispute over the 'Lodha' name rights. House of Abhinandan Lodha is reviewing the claims.
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