Tag: #RuleOfLaw

Unauthorized Constructions Cannot Be Claimed as an Absolute Right: Madras High Court

June 25, 2025

MADURAI: The Madras High Court has firmly held that unauthorized constructions cannot be considered a matter of absolute right and should not be regularised as a matter of routine. In a significant ruling, the court emphasized that authorities who neglect their duty to act against such illegal constructions should face disciplinary action. A division bench […]

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Supreme Court Criticizes Maharashtra Authorities for Failing to Compensate Villagers After Land Acquisition

January 7, 2025

On Monday, the Supreme Court took a strong stand against the Maharashtra government for failing to compensate villagers after acquiring their land nearly two decades ago. Calling it a “classic case” of state authorities neglecting their responsibilities, the apex court warned that if the compensation were not disbursed by January 31, 2025, it would initiate […]

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SC asks Bombay HC to conduct performance audit of 1971 Maharashtra law on slum development

July 31, 2024

NEW DELHI: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has mandated the Bombay High Court to perform a comprehensive performance audit of the 1971 Maharashtra law concerning slum redevelopment. This directive arises from the observation that over 1,600 cases linked to this law remain unresolved in the high court, suggesting that the legislation meant to […]

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