Gateway Jetty: SC Approval & No Intervention | India News
- The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to interfere with the construction of a passenger jetty and terminal near Mumbai's Gateway of India.
- Gavai,presiding over the bench with Justice Augustine george Masih,highlighted the potential benefits of such infrastructure projects for the city.
- Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing Maharashtra, affirmed that the project had secured all required permissions.
The Supreme court has decisively moved forward on the Gateway Jetty project near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India, rejecting calls to halt it’s construction. The court underscored the public benefit, aiming to ease daily commutes, despite previous objections. authorities confirm all necessary clearances are in place for this crucial infrastructure upgrade; though,the Bombay High Court will further review the matter on june 16,examining the project’s approvals and the overall benefit for the community. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for detailed insights. Discover what’s next for the Gateway jetty project in mumbai.
supreme Court Declines to Halt Gateway Jetty Project, Cites Public Benefit
Updated May 27, 2025
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to interfere with the construction of a passenger jetty and terminal near Mumbai’s Gateway of India. The court rejected a plea challenging a Bombay High Court order that had refused to stay the project. The high court is scheduled to hear the matter on June 16.
Chief Justice B.R. Gavai,presiding over the bench with Justice Augustine george Masih,highlighted the potential benefits of such infrastructure projects for the city. Gavai referenced the coastal road project as an example of infrastructure improvements that faced initial opposition but ultimately proved beneficial, reducing travel time significantly.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing Maharashtra, affirmed that the project had secured all required permissions. The petitioners’ counsel,however,argued that the project,slated for completion within two years,would primarily benefit a select group and lacked proper public consultation and clearances. They claimed the plan was fast-tracked in 2025.
bhati refuted the claim that the facility would cater exclusively to VIPs,assuring the court that it is a public infrastructure project intended for daily commuters. The Chief justice responded to the opposition with a remark likening it to a “not in my front yard” sentiment.
“Something good is happening for the city. Everybody opposed the coastal road. Now you see what the benefit of the road is: A person from South Mumbai can reach Versova in 40 minutes. Earlier, it used to take three hours,” CJI B R Gavai observed.
What’s next
The Bombay High Court is set to further examine the case on June 16, where arguments regarding the project’s clearances and public benefit are expected to continue.