Mr Vijay Sakharam Gaikar v. Haresh K Nanwani and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay HC, Amit Borkar J, 15.10.2025: Contempt Petitions Nos. 642-649 of 2024 (slum dweller petitioners v. Haresh K Nanwani & Ors.) disposed on contemnor's undertaking dated 15.10.2025 to pay Rs. 15,000 (from 01.10.2025, before Diwali/20.10.2025) plus one-time Rs. 60,000 exclusively to petitioners; Executive Engineer, SRA's order dated 02.07.2025 halting work on local MLA's unverified complaint to be reconsidered in accordance with law; observations on Article 215 Constitution, unverified/politically motivated complaints eroding public faith; compliance verification listing 17.11.2025.
What did the court decide?
All contempt petitions disposed of on acceptance of the contemnor's undertaking dated 15 October 2025 (payment of Rs. 15,000 to the petitioners with effect from 1 October 2025, payable on or before 20 October 2025, before Diwali); contemnor additionally directed to pay a one-time sum of Rs. 60,000 exclusively to the petitioners; Executive Engineer, SRA expected to reconsider the order dated 2 July 2025 in accordance with law and to take a reasoned decision by the next date of hearing; matter to be listed on 17 November 2025 for verifying compliance.