Filed in 2002, the petition challenged a 1992 government policy allowing slum redevelopment on lands reserved as public open spaces under the Development Plan. NAGAR argued this led to a loss of vital public amenities and violated citizens’ constitutional rights. The Bombay High Court issued an interim order restricting such redevelopment without prior court approval, […]
NAGAR filed a public interest litigation challenging the installation of 4G telecom towers in Mumbai’s public open spaces, arguing that Recreation Grounds and Playgrounds must remain free from non-permissible infrastructure. On 20 July 2015, the Bombay High Court granted an interim stay, directing the State of Maharashtra and other respondents not to issue any further […]
Following the Supreme Court’s directions in Yash Developers vs. Harihar Krupa CHS (Civil Appeal No. 8127 of 2024), the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court constituted a special Bench to examine the implementation of the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, 1971, and ensure accountability in slum redevelopment across the State. NAGAR filed an Interim Application […]
