Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that it has acquired 15.33 acres for the new Bombay High Court building. The remaining land clearance is “actively underway.”
The Supreme Court has mandated that only the Bombay High Court hear all cases regarding its new building planned in Bandra, Mumbai. The court aims to expedite land-related issues affecting construction, having noted that 1.94 out of 4.09 acres needed have been transferred, while remaining lands currently house slum dwellers requiring rehabilitation.
The Supreme Court was updated on the relocation progress of the Bombay High Court to a new complex. The Advocate General requested an extension for land handover until January 31, citing challenges. Meanwhile, a structural audit of the current building is planned. The Court’s next hearing is scheduled for April to review progress.
On September 23, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud began construction on a new Bombay High Court complex, while the Supreme Court directed Maharashtra’s chief secretary to arrange a meeting about redeveloping an annexe building. Urgent repairs are needed, and plans for temporary relocation of court facilities are in motion, reflecting the court’s historical importance.
The Supreme Court today directed the Maharashtra Government to transfer land to the Bombay High Court by September 7 for a new building. The court emphasized the project’s importance to avoid election-related delays. The state government committed to transferring the land by specified dates, and progress is being made to accommodate the high court’s facilities.
Today, On 7th May, The Supreme Court advised Maharashtra to reconsider Goregaon as the location for the new Bombay High Court due to potential inconveniences. They emphasized the urgency of finding a more suitable location, recognizing the need for extra space and emphasizing the promptness of addressing the High Court’s requirements. The Court also directed a meeting to discuss potential temporary alternative sites and emphasized the urgency of commencing construction.