Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Slum Rehabilitation Dispute, Holding Civil Court Has Jurisdiction to Entertain Suit for Declaration of Rights Under Development Agreement. The Court set aside the order returning plaint, ruling that the Slum Rehabilitation Authority's jurisdiction is limited to statutory functions and does not oust civil court's jurisdiction to adjudicate contractual disputes.
27 Jul 2010The plaintiff, Bholanath Ramjas Yadav, filed a suit in the City Civil Court, Bombay, seeking a declaration that he is entitled to the benefits of a De...




