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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Aamchi' vs ‘Tyanchi' Mumbai: CJI Gavai explains gap between the two in Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, on Tuesday, explained the difference between 'Aamchi Mumbai' and 'Tyanchi Mumbai' during a hearing on a petition against the passenger jetty and terminal facilities project near the Gateway of India. The two Marathi phrases, which mean 'Our Mumbai' and 'Their Mumbai' respectively were used by a senior lawyer appearing on behalf of the petitioner against a passenger jetty project in Colaba. "It is between 'Aamchi Mumbai' and 'Tyanchi Mumbai' - sometimes that is where the difference lies." The lawyer was referring to the difference between the interests of common people (Aamchi Mumbai) and elite people (Tyanchi Mumbai), NDTV quoted the lawyer as saying in regards to the case, . Also Read: HC refuses to stay piling work for Colaba passenger jetty CJI Gavai responded to the argument and gave his take on them, saying, "'Aamchi Mumbai' does not live in Colaba. It is only 'Tyanchi Mumbai' that lives in Colaba. 'Aamchi Mumbai' lives in Malad, Thane, Ghatkopar." The petition against the installation of a passenger jetty and terminal facility in Colaba was filed by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association, an association of over 400 residents of Colaba, along with the petitioner. The Supreme Court bench rejected the petition and said, "It is like this - everyone wants a sewage treatment plant, but not behind my house. In the city, when something good is happening, everybody approaches the Supreme Court." Also Read: Mumbai rain breaks 107-year record, marks earliest monsoon in 75 years 'You can see what the benefits of the coastal road are? A person from South Mumbai reaches Versova in 40 minutes, and earlier it used to take three hours,' the report quoted CJI Gavai. The Chief Justice also stated that such projects had been implemented globally, citing Miami, a coastal city in the United States which features such amenities. "This huge project is going to come up for the benefit of only a particular section of society, and this is coming up without any public hearing, without any clearances," the petitioners counsel claimed.
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
What's The Difference Between 'Aamchi' And 'Thyamchi' Mumbai? CJI Gavai Says…
Last Updated: The bench of CJI Gavai Justice AG Masih refused to entertain the petition considering the fact that the Bombay High Court is already considering the issue. A debate on the meanings of two popular Marathi epithets, ' Aamchi Mumbai' and ' Thyamchi Mumbai' was witnessed in the Supreme Court during a hearing on a petition challenging the Maharashtra Government's decision to construct a passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India. Typically in Marathi, ' Aamchi ' means ours, and ' Thyamchi ' means theirs. But for Mumbai, ' Aamchi ', is where common people live, and ' Thyamchi ' means where the elite live. Chief Justice BR Gavai, while hearing the petition opined his take when senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, in a lighter vein, said, 'It's between ' Aamchi Mumbai' and ' Thyamchi Mumbai'- sometimes that is where the difference is," reported LiveLaw. ' Aamchi Mumbai doesn't live in Colaba. It is only ' Thyamchi Mumbai' which lives in Colaba. Aamchi Mumbai lives in Malad, Thane, Ghatkoppar," the CJI remarked. The bench of CJI Gavai Justice AG Masih refused to entertain the petition considering the fact that the Bombay High Court is already considering the issue. 'It is like this – everyone wants a sewage treatment plant, but not behind my house. In the city, when something good is happening, everybody approaches the Supreme Court," the top court said. At the same time, the apex court urged Bombay High Court to decide the matter before the end of the monsoon. Hegde informed the bench that no public hearing was afforded before implementing the project plan. The project is 'nearly 10 acres of project right into the sea. He further stressed that it was not a 'stand alone jetty' as portrayed to be, where 5-10 boats are tied. ASG Aishwarya Bhati appearing for the State, termed the submissions by the petitioner as 'misleading' and informed the bench that 7 specific permissions/ clearances have been taken by the authorities, which the petitioner has not placed on record. The permissions began back in 2021. She further added that 'it's absolutely wrong to say it's being created as a VIP terminal". The petition was filed by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association, an association of over 400 residents of Colaba, along with the petitioner. Why The Jetty Project Is Under Challenge? Before the High Court, the petition states that the proposed construction, from a promenade 280 meters from the Gateway of India and located near the Radio Club, is ex facie illegal, irrational, arbitrary and destructive of the heritage area, LiveLaw reported. The petition states that construction involves setting up a Terminal Platform for providing parking of 150 cars, VIP lounges/ waiting areas and ticket counters/ administrative areas along with a huge tennis racquet shaped jetty. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
SC rejects plea against passenger jetty project at Gateway of India
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a plea against the Maharashtra government's plan to build a passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India in Mumbai. The court noted that the Bombay High Court is already looking into the matter and directed it to decide the case before the end of the monsoon. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih was hearing the case. Senior Advocate Sanjay Hegde, representing the petitioner, argued that the public was not informed about the project in advance. He said the project covers 'nearly 10 acres of project right into the sea' and is not a simple jetty but a large structure. 'There are such places across the world, if you go to Miami, there are so many,' CJI Gavai responded, as quoted by Live Law. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Maharashtra government, said the petition was 'misleading". She told the court that the government had obtained seven necessary permissions since 2021 and denied claims that the terminal was for VIPs. 'It's absolutely wrong to say it's being created as a VIP terminal,' she said. Bombay High Court to continue hearing The Bombay High Court had earlier refused to stop the piling work for the project, and the next hearing is scheduled for June 16. The petition was filed by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association (CHCRA), a group of over 400 residents, along with others. The High Court has recorded the State's assurance that the heritage wall near the Gateway will not be demolished before June 20. The CJI noted, 'It's like—everybody wants sewage treatment plants, but 'not behind my house'—something good is happening in the city, and everybody then approaches the Supreme Court.' He also pointed out the benefits of past infrastructure projects. 'Now you see what are the benefits of the coastal road? A person from South Bombay reaches Versova in 40 minutes; earlier it used to take 3 hours.' Hegde argued that the public should have been taken into confidence. Using a Marathi saying, he said, 'Until we die, we don't see heaven.' He added, 'You can carry the public along if you inform it, but if you say my way or the highway...' SC dismisses plea, asks for speedy High Court decision Agreeing to Hegde's request for a faster decision, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition, saying, 'We are not inclined to entertain the petition since the High Court is already hearing the matter. However, we would require the High Court to take up the matter and to decide the same as soon as possible, prior to the end of the monsoon 2025.' Hegde concluded, 'It's between 'aamchi Mumbai' (our Mumbai) and 'thyamchi Mumbai' (their Mumbai).' The CJI responded, 'Aamchi Mumbai doesn't live in Colaba. It is only 'thyamchi Mumbai' which lives in Colaba. Aamchi Mumbai lives in Malad, Thane and Ghatkopar.'
