Only ₹11 Fine Each on Two Top BMC Officials for Delaying Court Orders to Demolish Illegal Structures

In a stinging order, the Bombay High Court imposed a token ₹11 cost each on two senior BMC officials for delaying compliance with its directions to demolish an illegal mezzanine floor in Kirti Chambers, Fort — underlining that civic authorities cannot treat court orders casually.

Signing a Rehab Agreement and Still Going to Court? Bombay HC Says It Can Cost You Dearly

The Bombay High Court has delivered a sharp warning to occupants who sign rehabilitation agreements and still approach courts to delay demolition. Calling such conduct an abuse of process, the Court dismissed multiple suits and imposed heavy costs, reinforcing that redevelopment cannot be stalled through strategic litigation.

Willingdon View Building: Bombay High Court Orders Evacuation of Floors 17 to 34 Over Fire and OC Violations

In a major blow to residents of Willingdon View CHS in South Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has ordered the evacuation of floors 17 to 34 due to absence of Occupation Certificate and Fire NOC. The court slammed the illegal occupation as a threat to life and directed BMC to take legal action if residents fail to vacate within two weeks.