KANTAPRASAD D. PATEL vs MUN. CORPN. OF GREATER BOMBAY — C.A. No. 7498/1996

Summary of C.A. No. 007498/1996 The Supreme Court dismissed Kantaprasad D. Patel's appeal challenging the Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay's demolition notice. The Court found no evidence that Patel's structures were constructed prior to April 1, 1962 (the statutory deadline for exemption), rejecting his claims based on an undated lease deed and civil court order. The Court upheld the municipal authority's power to review and enforce demolition despite the five-year delay, finding the demolition order legally justified. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.