Bombay High Court slams BMC for “high-handed" demolition, warns of rebuild order
High CourtProperty LawFACTS: The Bombay High Court has slammed the BMC for its high-handed demolition of a structure and has warned of a rebuild order. The court has expressed concern over the arbitrary demolition of the structure. ISSUE: The precise legal question the court decided was whether the demolition was justified. RULING: The Bombay High Court held that the demolition was not justified. REASONING: The key principle applied was the need to prevent arbitrary actions by the authorities. SIGNIFICANCE: This decision is significant for Judiciary Exam and CLAT students as it highlights the importance of preventing arbitrary actions by the authorities.