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Bombay High Court Quashes Land Acquisition for Lack of Public Purpose and Non-Application of Mind: “Mere Existence of Government Scheme Does Not Justify Private Acquisition Without Due Process”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court quashed the land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, holding that the acquisition lacked a demonstrable public purpose,…

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Rawlaw August 7, 2025

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Bombay High Court Sets Aside Eviction of Tenants Without Due Process by Redevelopment Entity: “Tenants cannot be ousted behind their back—possession must be restored”

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court allowed the writ petition filed by the tenants of a chawl premises who were evicted during the course of redevelopment without following the due…

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Rawlaw July 24, 2025

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