Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Section 32 Maharashtra Slum Areas Act | Prima Facie Proof of Structure Existence Triggers Mandatory Inspection Before Demolition : Bombay HC
Bombay High Court rules that mere prima facie evidence of a slum structure's existence under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act mandates a fresh inspection before any demolition notice can be upheld. The judgment reinforces procedural safeguards for slum dwellers, requiring authorities to verify structural details on-site before taking coercive action.