Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 11-06-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: JIPNESH NARENDRA JAIN; Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Ors.
  • The petitioner filed Miscellaneous Application No.1864/2026 (arising from impugned final judgment dated 12-01-2026 in W.P.(C) No.1166/2025) seeking clarification that the latest Master Layout and Concept Design (Annexure A‑2) conforms to the Supreme Court’s earlier order and permission to finalize detailed design and proceed with execution, subject to approvals of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
  • The Court recalled its earlier order (12‑01‑2026) stating the area must remain publicly accessible, no residential/commercial sale or lease permitted, and limited fee‑based activities may be allowed on limited areas, provided safety, security, and public order are maintained.
  • After the earlier order, the petitioner approached the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) for in‑principle approval of the Master Layout of the Mumbai Coastal Road Garden and Promenade. The BMC Landscaping Committee met on 19‑05‑2026 and discussed the proposal, noting a request from Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and referencing the Supreme Court orders of 30‑09‑2022 and 12‑01‑2026.
  • The Committee’s discussion highlighted that RIL could proceed with the concept plan but must obtain Supreme Court approval for any commercial or ticketed activities before work commences. It was agreed that RIL may use a maximum of 15% of the area for recreational amenities/access control.
  • The Committee directed that the proposal be placed before a higher authority for in‑principle approval of the activities mentioned in RIL’s letter dated 18‑05‑2026.
  • However, in the absence of explicit Supreme Court approval, the matter had not progressed further.

Court Directions

1. The Court affirmed that the Master Layout Plan (Annexure A‑2) shall be considered by the BMC without violating the 12‑01‑2026 order.

2. The applicant (petitioner) shall not undertake any activities that would contravene the Supreme Court’s order dated 12‑01‑2026.

3. The applicant confirmed it will not use more than 15% of the area for recreational or ticketed activities.

4. The Miscellaneous Application and the accompanying IA No.177555/2026 seeking clarification are hereby disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court clarified that the revised Master Layout complies with its earlier order and permitted the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to consider the layout, subject to the condition that no activity exceeds the 15% area limit and that no activity violates the 12‑01‑2026 order.

Topics: Judicial Oversight, Urban Infrastructure, Land Use Regulation