Sayyed Ratanbhai Sayeed (D)Th. Lrs & Ors vs Shirdi Nagar Panchayaat & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals of small-scale shopkeepers facing eviction from their sites near the Shirdi Sai Baba shrine, emphasizing the relevance of Town Planning and Municipal Laws. The Court held that the appellants' rights, established through a 1979 compromise decree for rehabilitation, were rendered ineffective due to subsequent developments and public interest considerations. The interim order maintaining status-quo was upheld, allowing the Nagar Panchayat to act in accordance with law regarding road widening and encroachments, while protecting the appellants' possession temporarily.