High Court of Bombay Quashes Prosecution Under MRTP Act Due to Limitation Bar — Non-Compliance with Demolition Notice Held Not a Continuing Offence. The Court held that offence under Section 53(7) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, is complete upon failure to comply with notice within prescribed period, and the mere continuance of unauthorized construction does not keep the offence alive for purposes of limitation under Section 468 Cr.P.C.
12 Feb 2013The petitioners, who were accused in a criminal case under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, challenged the rejection of their ple...
