The Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) for succumbing to political interference, which illegally delayed the redevelopment of Lokmanya Nagar housing societies. The court quashed a stay on the redevelopment, emphasizing that statutory authorities must not let political pressure override residents' rights. Residents hailed the verdict as a victory for citizen activism, highlighting the dangers posed by delays in dilapidated buildings and calling the ruling an end to political bullying.