Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 09-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: M/s. Merit Magnum Constructions filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) (Diary No. 53682/2026) challenging the final judgment and order dated 06‑08‑2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in CPL No. 20325/2026.
- Respondents: Sitabai Ramchandra Kolambkar & Ors.
- Applications: IA No. 265746/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment), IA No. 265744/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 265742/2026 (permission to file petition).
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Devadatt Kamat, Sr. Adv., Mr. Samit Dilip Shukla, Adv., Mr. Kunal Vajani, Adv., Ms. Vaibhavi Bhawlrao, Adv., Mr. Hruday Bajentri, Adv., Mr. Pramod Mallur, Adv., Mr. Amitoj Chadha, Adv., Mr. Guneet S. Sidhu, Adv., Trilegal Advocates (AOR).
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
Court Observations
- Permission to file the Special Leave Petition was granted.
- The Court expressed that it is not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s judgment and order.
- The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) was directed to give the petitioner an opportunity to decide the issue objectively, without being influenced by the observations made by the High Court in the impugned order.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition stands dismissed.
- Any pending applications, if any, are ordered disposed of.
Topics: Legal; Slum Rehabilitation