Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Ordinary Original Civil Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 7 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vasantlal Kanji Charitable Trust; Respondents: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and others.
- The petition challenged non‑compliance with the Court’s order dated 4 July 2024, which required the BMC to dispose of the Trust’s complaint filed on 29 Nov 2017 and to issue a speaking order by 29 Aug 2024.
- The BMC cited a change of Assistant Commissioner, leading to rehearing before the newly designated Commissioner; minutes of the hearing on 5 Oct 2026 were placed on record.
- The Court noted the BMC’s assurance that a final speaking order would be issued within two weeks of the hearing, as directed by Mr. Rohan Bhoir, SE (Maintenance) K/S Ward.
Final Outcome
- The contempt petition is disposed of.
- The BMC is directed to communicate the speaking order to the petitioner promptly.
- The petitioner retains liberty to apply to the Court if the speaking order is not communicated as ordered.
Topics: Contempt Petition, Municipal Governance