M.C.Mehta vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of the Monitoring Committee to seal residential premises not used for commercial purposes, determining that the Committee lacked authority to seal such premises under the applicable laws and the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2021). The Court held that residential constructions in Low Density Residential Areas, compliant with MPD-2021, should not be sealed, emphasizing the need for regularization rather than demolition. The judgment reinforces the principle that unauthorized constructions must be addressed within the framework of existing bylaws and policies, and the Monitoring Committee's powers are limited to illegal constructions only.