Municipal Corporation Of Greater Mumbai vs Century Textiles And Industries Limited 2025 INSC 36 -Bombay Improvement Trust Transfer Act

Bombay Improvement Trust Transfer Act, 1925 - Section 48(a) and 51(2) - Under general provisions, the lessee has to leave the premise on completion of the period of lease, however, it will have a right to get the conveyance executed at the end of the lease, provided there has been no default, after paying the cost of the said premise- the interplay between Sections 48(a) and 51(2) of the 1925 Act is resolved through a construction that acknowledges the necessity of leaving the premises in good condition at the expiration of lease, while recognizing that a conveyance can be contemplated only where such a course is unequivocally aligned with the lease terms and the statutory framework as a whole. (Para 52)

Interpretation of Statutes - No provision of a statute should be rendered nugatory or superfluous. A statute must be construed as a coherent whole, ensuring that each part has meaningful content and that the legislative scheme remains workable. Where two provisions appear to be in tension, the proper course is to adopt a construction that reconciles them, allowing both to operate and giving effect to the underlying legislative intent. (Para 48)

Constitution of India - Article 226- Delay and laches being non-condonable while filing petition - Discussed. (Para 58- 62)