RAJATHA ENTERPRISES vs S.K. SHARMA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 342 of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976, and Section 14 of the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, the construction of a building in violation of statutory provisions can be compounded if public interest is not prejudiced. The Court found that the petitioner, not being a resident or affected party, could not challenge the construction, which posed no danger to the public. The Court upheld the validity of the construction and ruled that demolition was not warranted.