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In a sharp rebuke to misuse of public interest litigation, the Bombay High Court on April 8, 2026, dismissed a 13-year-old PIL challenging the redevelopment of a luxury tower on Altamount Road, calling it a private grievance disguised as a public cause. The court noted that the building was already constructed and partly occupied as per valid approvals, with no proven safety hazards.

Bombay High Court Rules BMC Permission Not Required for Tenantable Repairs

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has clarified that tenantable repairs, like replacing rusted roofing sheets, do not require BMC permission under Section 342 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The court quashed a BMC notice issued to Indu Oil and Soap Co., criticizing the corporation’s high-handed demolition actions and imposing a ₹25,000 fine, setting a precedent for property owners in Mumbai.
The Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) has announced the IFLA–Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025 in Mumbai, themed “Growth Paradox: Reimagining Landscapes.” Scheduled for November 14–15, 2025, the event will gather international experts to discuss how cities can balance growth with sustainability and ecological resilience.

Mumbai to Host IFLA–APR 2025: India’s Largest Landscape Architecture Congress to Reimagine Growth and Sustainability

The Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) has announced the IFLA–Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025 in Mumbai, themed “Growth Paradox: Reimagining Landscapes.” Scheduled for November 14–15, 2025, the event will gather international experts to discuss how cities can balance growth with sustainability and ecological resilience.
Bombay High Court slams BMC for allowing illegal structure to exist for decades next to a ward office in Santacruz; orders inquiry into officials' dereliction while dismissing petitioner's appeal with ₹5 lakh costs.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to Begin Sale of 426 Apartments from October 16 to November 21, 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to commence the sale of 426 apartments from October 16 to November 21, 2025, as part of a lottery process aimed at supporting economically weaker sections and low-income groups. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the official BMC website.
In a rare and significant move, BMC has terminated the 999-year lease of a historic Worli property once housing Flora Chinese Restaurant, after lessees failed to redevelop or pay dues. Backed by High Court orders, the action highlights a new assertive approach to Mumbai’s legacy leasehold lands — with major implications for owners, tenants, and the city’s redevelopment landscape.

📰 BMC Terminates 999-Year Lease of Iconic Worli Property — A Turning Point for Leasehold Lands in Mumbai?

In a rare and significant move, BMC has terminated the 999-year lease of a historic Worli property once housing Flora Chinese Restaurant, after lessees failed to redevelop or pay dues. Backed by High Court orders, the action highlights a new assertive approach to Mumbai’s legacy leasehold lands — with major implications for owners, tenants, and the city’s redevelopment landscape.

What and Who Failed Mumbai?

By Varun Singh Mumbai is often described as India’s financial capital, the…