The Bombay High Court has rejected a series of applications from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) aimed at reviving demolition notices for illegal structures, which were initially quashed in 2009. The court highlighted that the BMC's argument, which claimed that structural irregularities were only discovered after the 2017 Kamala Mills fire that killed 14 people and injured 55, could not justify the over eight-year delay in challenging the earlier orders. Justice Jitendra Jain criticized the BMC for its lax approach, stressing that litigation cannot remain unresolved indefinitely, especially when favorable orders have already been granted. The court urged the BMC to implement a monitoring system for ongoing litigation and allowed them to conduct fresh inspections for any illegalities. The BMC is required to submit an action report regarding the 2018 show-cause notices by August 12, 2026, and is instructed to take strict action against responsible parties. The court expressed hope that the newly appointed administrator would meet citizens' expectations for effective governance.