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october 1968

Supreme Court of India · 1968-10-15

STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs MUMBAI UPNAGAR GRAMODYOG SANGH

Citation / case number
SC 1966/60416
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
Respondent
MUMBAI UPNAGAR GRAMODYOG SANGH
Bench
SHAH, J.C.

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of provisions under the Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, specifically Sections 372(g) and 385, which mandate the disposal of dead animal carcasses by their owners. The Court held that while the owners have a right to ownership, the restrictions imposed by the Act are reasonable and necessary for public health and safety, thus not infringing upon their fundamental rights under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 31. The Court upheld the provisions, ruling that the obligation to dispose of carcasses and the associated fee do not violate constitutional rights.

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