KAMLESH C. SHAH vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of Chapter VIII-A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976, which pertains to the acquisition of cessed properties for cooperative societies. The Court noted that the introduction of this chapter was necessitated by the deterioration of buildings due to landlords' refusal to maintain them, exacerbated by rent freezes since 1940. The petitioners sought interim relief while the matter was pending before a larger bench, emphasizing the urgent need for resolution given the condition of the properties involved.