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Bombay High Court: “Municipal Apathy Cannot Shield Illegal Construction”—Court Orders Demolition of Unauthorized Structures on Reserved Land in Malegaon

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court severely reprimanded the Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) for its “complete dereliction of duty” in failing to act against rampant unauthorized constructions on land reserved…

Rawlaw November 6, 2025

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Bombay High Court: “No Person Has a Vested Right to Run an Illegal Structure”—Court Upholds Demolition of Unauthorized Shops Constructed Without Sanctioned Plans

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the demolition of multiple unauthorized commercial structures in Thane district, reiterating that no individual has a vested right to…

Rawlaw November 6, 2025

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Bombay High Court Stays Demolition of Premises Rented to Gamdevi Police Station: “Breach of Natural Justice When Notice Served Only on Owner, Not Tenant in Possession”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court stayed the demolition of a building in which the Gamdevi Police Station has been operating for over four decades, observing that the Brihanmumbai Municipal…

Rawlaw July 24, 2025

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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…

Rawlaw June 24, 2025