Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Khar Danda Fish-Drying Land Dispute

The Bombay High Court dismissed a plea by fisherfolk groups challenging the Slum Rehabilitation Authority's (SRA) May 2022 order declaring a fish-drying land in Khar (West) as a slum. The court noted the dispute centers on whether traditional fishing rights were affected by redevelopment and requires detailed fact-finding by a civil court. The petitioners argued the land was reserved for local fishers and vital for their livelihood, while authorities maintained the SRA project did not encroach on fish-drying areas. Status quo on the land was maintained pending further review.