The Supreme Court ruled that Section 35 of the SARFAESI Act cannot override any provision of the Constitution, including special protections under Article 371A for Nagaland. The Court held that SARFAESI action taken before the Act’s adoption in Nagaland was without jurisdiction and legally invalid.
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.
