Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 14 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Western Refrigeration Engineering & Ors. (appellants) vs State of Maharashtra & Ors. (respondents).
- Background: The appellants challenged the legality and constitutional validity of a demolition notice dated 5 March 2021 issued by Nagpur Municipal Corporation under Section 264(1) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949. They also contested Section 433A of the same Act, which bars any suit or legal proceeding from questioning a notice issued under Section 264.
- Facts: After the notice was served, the building in question was demolished. The appellants claim to be tenants of the demolished building and seek entitlement to alternative accommodation in the new building that is being constructed under a redevelopment plan.
- Proceedings: Counsel for both sides appeared before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran. The matter was listed as Civil Appeal No.13724/2024.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that any claim by the appellants for alternative accommodation must be pursued before the competent authority in accordance with law; the Court did not grant any specific relief on that front.
- The appeal is disposed of.
- All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.
- The signed order was placed on the file on 14‑Oct‑2026.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Municipal Demolition