Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 7502/2026 filed by Ambernath Sahakari Samudayik Shetki Society Ltd.
Arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 28‑01‑2026 in LPA No. 10/2011 of the High Court of Bombay.
Heard by the Supreme Court of India on 26‑05‑2026.
Court: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.
Parties Involved
Petitioner: Ambernath Sahakari Samudayik Shetki Society Limited.
Respondents: State of Maharashtra and others.
Intervenor: Nihal Charles Rebello, appearing through counsel Shri Raghavv Sabharwal.
Petitioner’s counsel: Mr. Amol Chitale, Ms. Shweta Singh Parihar, Mrs. Pragya Baghel (AOR), Mr. Sarthak Sharma, etc.
Respondent’s counsel: Mr. Bharat Bagla, Mr. Aditya Krishna, Mr. Samrat Krishnarao Shinde (AOR), Mr. Pratyush Kalro, Mr. Anand Dilip Landge (AOR), Mrs. Sangeeta Nenwani, Ms. Revati Pravin Kharde.
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Whether, in exceptional situations with complex factual controversies where common law procedures or writ remedies are ineffective, Article 142 of the Constitution can be invoked to create a court‑supervised, time‑bound dispute‑resolution mechanism having arbitral characteristics.
The dispute concerns land that the State Government intends to develop as a medical hub, involving the Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
Findings & Observations
The Court recognized the presence of a substantial jurisprudential issue of greater importance.
No substantive merits of the underlying land dispute were decided at this stage.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
Issue notice on Intervenor Applications IA No. 165945/2026 and IA No. 165873/2026.
Direct posting of the main matter on 12‑08‑2026.
Clarify that the hearing of the Special Leave Petition shall not be delayed because of the intervenor applications.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Parties to comply with the notice and ensure that the intervenor applications are listed on the specified date.
Ensure that the main matter is posted as directed on 12‑08‑2026.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The Special Leave Petition will proceed without delay.
The Court’s directions on notice issuance and posting are binding and to be adhered to by the parties.
