Supreme Court of India · 2008-09-02
SUPRI ADVERT.& ENTERTAINMENT PVT.LTD. vs ANAHITA PANDOLE .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/13929
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SUPRI ADVERT.& ENTERTAINMENT PVT.LTD.
- Respondent
- ANAHITA PANDOLE .
- Author
- ALTAMAS KABIR
- Bench
- ALTAMAS KABIR,G.S. SINGHVI, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of mobile hoardings in Mumbai, emphasizing the provisions of Sections 328 and 328A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, which require written permission from the Municipal Commissioner for erecting sky-signs and advertisements. The Court held that the permissions granted for mobile hoardings violated these statutory provisions, thereby impacting the environment and public safety. The judgment reinforced the necessity of adhering to municipal regulations to protect heritage and ensure pedestrian safety.