Quick Summary: The Bombay High Court decided against Shabbiruddin Badruddin Ansari and seven other people who tried to stop the tearing down of their illegal buildings in Mumbai. The court found that these buildings, near Kandivali Railway Station, were not allowed and had been the focus of ongoing legal battles since 1999.
This case involves the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and eight people, including Shabbiruddin Badruddin Ansari, who own illegal buildings. The Nemi Krishna Cooperative Housing Society is also involved as the landowner. Judge Milind N. Jadhav oversaw the court proceedings on November 26, 2025.
The fight over these buildings started way back in 1999. Originally, 27 buildings were involved, and the Saibaba Mitra Mandal, a group representing these buildings, had been fighting in court to stop the demolition.
"This saga began in the year 1999 and went on all along until the year 2024."
The owners, including Shabbiruddin Badruddin Ansari, argued that their buildings had been there for a long time and even showed documents like electricity bills and census certificates. However, the court found these documents not enough to prove ownership.
"These appellants before me are nothing but illegal hawkers and land grabbers."
The court threw out the appeals, stating that the buildings were not allowed and had to be removed. The judge emphasized that the appellants, including Shabbiruddin Badruddin Ansari, had no legal right to be on the land.
The court imposed fines on the appellants for hiding previous legal proceedings. Shabbiruddin Badruddin Ansari and one other appellant were fined ₹25,000 each, and the other six were fined ₹50,000 each.
"All 8 Appellants are directed to deposit the aforementioned costs within two weeks."
The appellants asked to delay the judgment to appeal to a higher court, but the judge denied this, noting the long duration of the case.
"I am not inclined to accept the request... to stay the effect of this judgment."
The court ruled that the buildings must be removed because they were illegal, and the people involved were fined for their actions. The decision was made to uphold the law and discourage illegal use of land in the city.
