Kantaben Babubhai Sathwara and 4 Ors. v. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and 5 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Bombay, in a writ petition, ordered the respondent to allow petitioners to file documents and be heard on a notice under the Maharashtra Regional & Town Planning Act. The petitioners must file their say within four weeks, after which a hearing will be conducted. Status quo was ordered for two weeks post-decision if the order is adverse.
What did the court decide?
Respondent to allow filing of documents and give a hearing; Petitioners to file say within four weeks; Status quo maintained for two weeks if order is adverse pending final disposal.