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India Today
2 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Bombay High Court dismisses plea against Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and associated interventions challenging the sale of land on which industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilia, stands. The court held that the matter regarding the nature of the property had already been adjudicated and required no further interference.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V Marne delivered the verdict on July 28, stating, 'The issue with regard to the nature of the property in question has already been adjudicated. No interference is called for in the instant PIL. The same is therefore dismissed.'advertisementThe PIL, originally filed in 2007 by Abdul Mateen, a resident of Jalna, sought to quash the 2003 sale of a 4,532.39 square meters plot on Mumbai's Altamount Road to Antilia Commercial. The petitioner demanded the land be handed back to the Maharashtra State Waqf Board, alleging irregularities in its sale. The case remained dormant until 2017, when fresh interventions were filed, including one by advocate Syed Ejaz Abbas 'Naqvi'. However, after the dismissal, Naqvi claimed he had not been heard. The bench declined to entertain the objection, stating that the order had already been passed and could not be recalled at his advocate Milind Sathe, appearing for Antilia Commercial, argued that a similar petition had earlier been dismissed with costs imposed and referred to a Supreme Court ruling in Maharashtra State Board of Wakfs vs Shaikh Yusuf Bhai Chawla, which had addressed the issue of the property's legal character. The court accepted these land in question was originally owned by Currimbhoy Ebrahim Khoja Yateemkhana, an orphanage for children from the Khoja community. It was registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act, which, according to Antilia Commercial, classified it as a secular trust not falling under Waqf this, in 2004, the Maharashtra State Waqf Board staked a claim over the property. Antilia has maintained that all statutory permissions, including those from the Charity Commissioner, were obtained before the transaction.- EndsMust Watch
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Kirloskar group dispute: HC allows KPL to resume brand licensing, with limits
The Bombay High Court has allowed Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd (KPL) to resume licensing the iconic 'Kirloskar' trademark to group companies, lifting a lower court's sweeping ban. In an interim ruling on 25 July, the court set aside a Pune court's January order that had barred any new brand licensing. However, it maintained a key restriction—no new licensees may compete directly with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), the listed pumps and valves company. The 'Kirloskar' trademark has been used by several group firms since the 1920s. But by 1965, the founding family decided a single company should control the brand's use and integrity. This led to the formation of KPL, which became the custodian of the trademark for the benefit of all Kirloskar entities. Matters changed in recent years. Between 2015 and 2018, KPL, acting on legal advice, decided it needed to update long-standing user agreements. On 2 April 2018, it asked KBL and other group companies to sign new trademark agreements. KBL refused and instead filed a civil suit in Pune, sparking the current litigation. In June 2024, KBL filed for registered user status and, according to KPL, continued to breach the earlier agreements. KPL sent a breach notice, prompting KBL's legal challenge. On 9 January, the Pune court granted KBL broad interim protection, halting KPL from granting any new licenses for the mark. KPL appealed, arguing the lower court order "unilaterally altered decades-old governance arrangements" and was unfair to other group firms entitled to use the name. The HC largely agreed. 'There is no justification at the interim stage to restrain Kirloskar Proprietary from creating licensing rights in respect of the Kirloskar mark in accordance with its Articles of Association, this being the existing arrangement for the last 50 years,' said the bench, led by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice MS Karnik. The court also noted, 'Even as per Kirloskar Brothers' own case, the use of Kirloskar marks was never intended to be nor it is exclusive to one company.' But the Court added a caveat: the longstanding rule that no new license should be issued for overlapping or competing business lines must remain. "As from 1969 till date, no license has been issued by the Kirloskar Proprietary to any other group companies of Kirloskar for use in respect of overlapping businesses, this position should continue,' the judges said. Both KBL and KPL are expected to present further arguments before HC on 11 August. Parallel to the trademark dispute, the Kirloskar Group is also embroiled in a battle with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). In 2024, Sebi directed several Kirloskar companies—including Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries, and others—to disclose a 2009 Deed of Family Settlement under new securities disclosure rules, even though the listed companies were not party to the agreement. These Kirloskar firms have challenged the constitutional validity of Sebi's amended Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. They argue that the rules are "arbitrary, wholly unreasonable," and contrary to contract law principles because they force companies to disclose agreements executed privately among promoters or family members—even when the listed entity itself is not a signatory. The HC has sought Sebi's response, and a hearing is scheduled for 20 August.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Motilal redevpt on course as HC junks plea
Mumbai: Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a review plea and paved the way for the redevelopment of 141 acres of MHADA land in Goregaon West, called Motilal Nagar. MHADA recently appointed Adani Realty as the consultant and Development Agency (CDA) for the project. It is touted as the city's largest housing project. Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti, a residents' group filed the review petition seeking recall and quashing of the HC ruling dated March 6, 2025, by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre. The residents sought, as interim relief, a stay on MHADA and the developer awarded the contract from going ahead. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai By its March judgment, HC allowed MHADA's 2021 application to ensure redevelopment gets done via private developers' bids and disposed of PIL filed in 2013, seeking action against rampant illegal construction on the land. The society's three main contentions were that firstly, as a society, they can and ought to be allowed to self-develop the premises under the govt policy. Secondly, the society of residents can, under rule 33 (5) (2) of Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), appoint a developer of their choice. Thirdly, any development undertaken by such society, with MHADA NOC, by appointing a developer, requires 51% consent of the members. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How NTUC Club Is Reinventing Golf in Singapore Golf Asia Read More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The housing authority, through its senior counsel, said no new points were being raised and that HC, after considering all aspects, recognised MHADA's rights under the law as the owner of the property to redevelop the premises through private developments by inviting bids. The counsel also contended that the society, in an affidavit, earlier said it wanted MHADA to do the development itself. MHADA said it floated bids and appointed Adani Realty as the CDA. The review plea before the same division bench challenged the appointment of the developer. HC said a reasoned order will be made available later. By Friday's development in court, Motilal Nagar I, II, III redevelopment projects can proceed, said a MHADA lawyer. In 2018, MHADA said the estimated project cost was Rs 21,000 crore. The developer will bear all costs, including costs for transit and rehabilitation of eligible tenements, shops, slum dwellers, other amenities. In 2013, Manjula Veeran and Tekchand Khanchandani filed two PILs in HC, seeking directions to MHADA and BMC to demolish "rampant unauthorised horizontal and vertical constructions" at Motilal Nagar I, II, and III, Goregaon West, MHADA Colony, Mumbai. The colony originally housed 400 tenants, mostly row houses.
The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Gajapathi Raju takes oath as Goa governor
Raju, 74, said he would follow the Constitution of India while serving the people. Raju was administered the oath of office at Raj Bhavan by Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Alok Aradhe. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries attended the event. Panaji, July 26 (PTI) Former Union minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju was sworn in as the governor of Goa on Saturday, succeeding P S Sreedharan Pillai. 'We all work as a team, and I am very delighted that I am associated with Goans,' he said. 'Though I don't understand the local language and this is my first assignment in this (gubernatorial) office, I have had a long innings in the political set-up. I was a seven-time legislator in Andhra Pradesh before it was bifurcated into two states,' he said. Referring to his political career, Raju said he had a short tenure in Parliament. 'I have been in and out as a minister in the government and also sat in the opposition. I have wide experience,' the governor added. A veteran Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader from Andhra Pradesh, Raju served as the civil aviation minister between May 27, 2014 and March 10, 2018. He has also held ministerial posts in the Andhra Pradesh government. Later, addressing reporters, Raju said he was looking forward to working with the people of Goa. 'I am looking forward to working for you, or rather, I should say 'working with you. 'For' is a mind terminology, but (I prefer to say) 'with you' because if people don't work with the government, democracy suffers. We don't want that situation. We want everyone to work unitedly,' he added. He appealed to people to take India forward by working together. 'India will be second to none in the world'. Pillai had completed four years in the gubernatorial position in Goa. He was accorded a farewell on Thursday. PTI RPS NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bombay HC dismisses review plea and allows Motilal Nagar Redevelopment in Goregaon West
MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a review plea and paved the way for the redevelopment of 141 acres of MHADA land in Goregaon West, called Motilal Nagar. MHADA recently appointed Adani Realty as the consultant and Development Agency (CDA) for the project. It is touted as the city's largest housing project. Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti, a residents' group, filed the review petition seeking recall and quashing of the HC ruling dated March 6, 2025, by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre. The residents sought, as interim relief, a stay on MHADA and the developer awarded the contract from going ahead. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai By its March judgment, the HC allowed MHADA's 2021 application to ensure redevelopment gets done via private developers' bids and disposed of public interest litigation filed in 2013 seeking action against rampant illegal construction on the land. The society's three main contentions were that firstly, as a society, they can and ought to be allowed to self-develop the premises under the govt policy. Secondly, the society of residents can, under rule 33 (5) (2) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR), appoint a developer of their choice. Thirdly, any development undertaken by such society, with MHADA NOC, by appointing a developer, requires 51 percent consent of the members. The housing authority, through its senior counsel, said no new points were being raised and that the HC, after considering all aspects, recognised MHADA's rights under the law as the owner of the property to redevelop the premises through private developments by inviting bids. The counsel also contended that the society, in an affidavit, earlier said it wanted MHADA to do the development itself. Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) said it floated bids and appointed Adani Realty as the CDA. The review plea before the same division bench challenged the appointment of the developer. The HC said a reasoned order will be made available later. By Friday's development in court, Motilal Nagar I, II, III redevelopment projects can proceed, said a MHADA lawyer. In 2018, MHADA said the estimated project cost was Rs 21,000 crore. The developer will bear all costs, including costs for transit and rehabilitation of eligible tenements, shops, slum dwellers, and other amenities. In 2013, Manjula Veeran and Tekchand Khanchandani filed two PILs before the HC seeking directions to MHADA and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish the 'rampant unauthorised horizontal and vertical constructions'' at Motilal Nagar I, II, and III, Goregaon West, MHADA Colony, Mumbai. The colony originally housed 400 tenants, mostly row houses. In 2013, HC directed MHADA as the landowner to carry out a survey based on which to decide on the course of action. MHADA found over 3,600 unauthorised constructions, which it then sought to include in the redevelopment plan. The HC in March 2025 accepted the housing authority's stand to ensure rehabilitation through a bidding process. What MHADA envisages in its plan for Motilal Nagar Rehabilitation for both existing and commercial users. Building markets, shopping centres, offices, houses and workplaces, mixed-use buildings, cultural centres, clubs, public halls, recreational centres, schools, community centres, shelters for women and children, shelters for the old, healthcare and medical centres, hostels, and residential buildings for sale. In December 2021, TOI reported that only three construction firms, Adani, L&T, and Naman Developers , submitted bids to redevelop Motilal Nagar, touted as the city's largest housing project.
