Janhit Manch Through Its President ... vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of urban population mobility and its impact on civic amenities, particularly in Mumbai, where encroachment on public lands has led to slum growth. The Court examined the concept of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) under Section 2(9A) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, which allows landowners to sell development rights to developers as compensation for land acquired for public purposes. The Court upheld the innovative slum rehabilitation scheme that utilizes land as a resource, emphasizing the importance of Floor Space Index (FSI) in managing urban density and public health.