PRATIBHA CO-OPTIVE. H. SOCIETY LTD. &ANR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA &ORS.

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition under Article 136, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision regarding unauthorized constructions by Pratibha Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. The Court held that the Municipal Commissioner acted within jurisdiction in rejecting the proposal for vertical demolition, as the Society had violated Floor Space Index regulations by over 24000 sq. ft. The ruling emphasized that unauthorized constructions pose public safety hazards and must be addressed firmly in the interest of society.