Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Bipin Chandulal Sodha (Special Leave Petition No. 19539/2026).
  • Respondents: The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Others.
  • Origin: The petition challenges the Bombay High Court’s final judgment dated 18‑09‑2025 (RP No. 31/2025) and the dismissal of WP No. 2752/2022.
  • The petitioner contested the High Court’s dismissal of the writ petition and a review petition, including the imposition of costs of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court condoned the delay in filing.
  • It declined to interfere with the High Court’s dismissal of the writ and review petitions.
  • However, it set aside the imposition of costs of Rs 50,000, deeming it unwarranted.
  • The Special Leave Petitions are disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: Costs, Special Leave Petition, Municipal Litigation