Building Regulations and Public Safety: Supreme Court Addresses Mumbai Development Case (25 July 2013)

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Date of the Judgment: 25 July 2013 Judges: G.S. Singhvi, J. and H.L. Gokhale, J. Can a city’s development regulations compromise public safety? The Supreme Court of India recently examined this question in a case involving building construction in Mumbai. The court addressed concerns about recreational space, traffic impact, and fire safety in high-rise buildings. […]

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