Cracks on Atal Setu: Bombay High Court upholds interim closure of stone crushing plants

In a significant judgment dated August 12, 2024, the Bombay High Court addressed the powers of a Sub-Divisional Magistrate under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in dealing with public nuisances. This decision impacts how preliminary and final orders concerning public nuisances are understood and implemented. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the judgment in the case of Shridhar Kashinath Bhagat vs Sub-Divisional Magistrate: Background of the Case Shridhar Kashinath Bhagat challenged…