illegal construction

Bombay High Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Construction: “Law Cannot Be Bypassed by Builders to Later Seek Shelter Under Regularization” — Authorities Directed to Prosecute Offenders and Take Action Against Municipal Officers

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court allowed the petition filed by the aggrieved landowner seeking demolition of illegal construction carried out by neighboring private parties without requisite permissions. The Court…
constitutional fraud

Bombay High Court Imposes ₹5 Lakh Cost for Constitutional Fraud: “Petitioner Suppressed Material Facts, Played Hide and Seek with the Court” — Petition Challenging Caste Invalidation Dismissed with Exemplary Costs Payable to Armed Forces Welfare Fund

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging an order of the District Caste Scrutiny Committee that invalidated the petitioner’s caste certificate. The Court held that the…
five building complex

Bombay High Court Comes Down Heavily on Illegal Constructions: “Authorities Have Effectively Facilitated Unauthorized Structures by Deliberate Inaction” — Directs CIDCO to Demolish Five-Building Complex and Initiate Action Against Developers

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court, exercising its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, directed CIDCO to demolish a five-building illegal complex constructed without its sanction. It held…