Irfan Gulam Ahmed Patel and Ors. v. State of Maharashtrathr Its Principal Secretary and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Group disposal, Bombay High Court (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction): Writ Petition No. 504 of 2026 with 33 connected writ petitions (WP 580, 596, 722, 2096, 2847, 4139-4146 series, 4573, 4738-4745 series, 4781, 4800-4812 series, 5081, 5814-5828 series of 2026); coram Manish Pitale & Shreeram V. Shirsat, JJ.; date 29th April, 2026. Subject: demolition of shops/galas for road widening without compensation; respondents State of Maharashtra (No.1), Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (No.2) and its officer (No.3). Outcome: petitions disposed; respondent No.2 directed to decide petitioners' representations (moved December 2025 / January 2026) in accordance with law within eight weeks. No statutes or precedent cases cited; no monetary quantum stated.
What did the court decide?
Respondent No.2 - Municipal Corporation directed to decide the representations submitted by the petitioners in accordance with law within eight weeks from the date of the order; pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.