Supreme Court Dismisses MCGM Petition, Condones Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (C) No.25247/2026 filed by the Municipal Corporation for Greater Mumbai (MCGM) against Samata Cooperative Housing Society Ltd & Anr.
• Origin: Challenged the final judgment and order dated 23‑04‑2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay in WP No.5673/2023.
• Counsel: For petitioner, Mrs. B. Sunita Rao with Advocate‑on‑Record Mr. Divyansh Kumar; respondent counsel not listed.
• Hearing: Conducted on 24‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition (IA No.104721/2026).
• It found no sufficient ground to interfere with the High Court’s order under Article 136 of the Constitution.
• Consequently, the Special Leave Petition stands dismissed, and any pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
• The impugned High Court judgment dated 23‑04‑2025 remains effective.

Topics: Legal; Municipal Governance