Court Dismisses 10-Year-Old PIL Seeking Ban on Commercial Activities in Residential Area of Manekchowk, Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court

On September 6, 2024, the High Court of Gujarat delivered its verdict on R/WRIT PETITION (PIL) NO. 350 of 2013, a public interest litigation challenging unauthorized commercial activities in residential areas of Ahmedabad. The petition, filed by Bhavik Shailehsbhai Shah, sought drastic measures to address and rectify the misuse of residential premises for commercial purposes, specifically in the Manekchowk area of Ahmedabad. Case Details and Background: 1. Petitioner’s Claims: -…