High Court on Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra through Urban Development Department
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court suo motu public interest litigation on pet/animal cremation facilities in Mumbai; MCGM animal incinerators at Malad (PNG-based, functional), Mahalaxmi (electricity-based, operational from October 2025) and Devnar (high-capacity PNG-based, functional by December 2025); MCGM directed to adhere to affidavit timelines; PIL disposed of. References: Dainik Loksatta article dated 8 May 2025; note dated 9 May 2025 by Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge; Deonar Abattoir (Dr. Sachin Kulkarni present); Ms. Jayamala Ostwal, Addl.G.P. for State of Maharashtra; Ms. Oorja Dhond i/b. Ms. Komal R. Punjabi for MCGM; Coram: Alok Aradhe, CJ. and Sandeep V. Marne, J.; decided 23 July 2025.
What did the court decide?
Direction to MCGM to adhere to the time-lines indicated in its affidavit in reply for operation of the animal incinerators in Mahalaxmi and Devnar; Suo Motu PIL disposed of.