Today, On 5th November, The Supreme Court ruled that not all private properties qualify as community resources under Article 39(b) for State acquisition. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud led the majority opinion, stating that properties must meet specific criteria. The court’s decision reflects differing judicial views on property rights and State authority, with three judgments delivered in total.
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Today (1st May): The Supreme Court’s nine-judge bench reserved its verdict on whether private properties can be considered community resources under Article 39(b) of the Constitution. The case involves a challenge against Chapter VIII-A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Act, centered on the state’s power to acquire buildings for restoration. This ongoing case involves 16 petitions and has been a subject of deliberation since 1992.
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on 23rd April noted the situation where tenants hold onto properties and landlords struggle with maintenance costs.The Supreme Court is reviewing a Maharashtra law aimed at acquiring old, unsafe buildings where tenants refuse to vacate and landlords lack funds for repairs.