Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing on Dharavi Redevelopment Project Dispute
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a plea by Seclink Technologies Corporation challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to award the Dharavi redevelopment project to Adani Properties. The case will be heard in December.
Dharavi RedevelopmentAdani PropertiesSeclink TechnologiesSupreme CourtMaharashtra GovernmentReal Estate MumbaiNov 13, 2025
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices K Vinod Chandran and Vipul Pancholi noted that the CJI will not be able to complete the hearing in the matter as he is due to retire on November 23. Chief Justice Gavai observed, “Our hands are full, how many judgments will I write?”
On March 7, the top court had refused to halt the project and sought responses from the Maharashtra government and Adani Properties Pvt Ltd on a petition challenging a December 20, 2024, verdict of the Bombay High Court. The high court had cleared the decks for redevelopment of the slums in Dharavi and upheld the tender awarded to the Adani Group for the project, ruling there was no “arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity” in the decision.
Seclink Technologies Corporation emerged as the highest bidder for the project first in 2018 with its Rs 7,200-crore offer, but the tender was later scrapped by the government. The Adani Group had emerged as the highest bidder for the 259-hectare Dharavi redevelopment project in the heart of Mumbai and bagged it with its Rs 5,069-crore offer in the 2022 tender process. Seclink Technologies Corporation has moved the apex court against the high court decision.
While issuing notice on its plea, the top court directed Adani Properties Pvt Ltd to make payments for the project through a single bank account. The high court had also rejected Seclink Technologies Corporation's contention that the tender was “tailor-made” to suit a particular firm of the private conglomerate, noting three bidders had participated in the process.
The government had cancelled the 2018 tender and issued a fresh one in 2022 with additional conditions. Seclink Technologies Corporation first challenged the cancellation of the 2018 tender and subsequently the 2022 award of tender to the Adani Group. The state government had claimed in the high court that the tender was awarded in a transparent manner without any undue favour to the highest bidder.
The government said the 2018 tender was cancelled and a fresh one was issued four years later owing to several factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war which affected the financial and economic state of affairs. The first tender for the mega redevelopment project was issued in November 2018. In March 2019, the bids were opened, and it was found that Seclink Technologies Corporation was the highest bidder.
Dharavi, one of the world's densest urban sprawls, is a slum colony having a mix of residential and small industrial units. The redevelopment project aims to transform this area into a modern, sustainable community, providing better living conditions for its residents and boosting the local economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dharavi redevelopment project?
The Dharavi redevelopment project is a massive urban renewal initiative aimed at transforming Dharavi, one of the world's largest slums, into a modern, sustainable community. It involves the redevelopment of 259 hectares of land in the heart of Mumbai, providing better living conditions for residents and boosting the local economy.
Who was awarded the Dharavi redevelopment project?
The Dharavi redevelopment project was awarded to Adani Properties Pvt Ltd, which made a Rs 5,069-crore offer in the 2022 tender process. This decision has been challenged by Seclink Technologies Corporation in the Supreme Court.
Why did Seclink Technologies Corporation challenge the award?
Seclink Technologies Corporation, which was the highest bidder in the 2018 tender with a Rs 7,200-crore offer, challenged the cancellation of the 2018 tender and the subsequent award of the project to Adani Properties in 2022. They argue that the tender process was not transparent and was tailored to favor a specific bidder.
What did the Bombay High Court rule in this case?
The Bombay High Court upheld the tender awarded to Adani Properties, ruling that there was no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness, or perversity' in the decision. The court dismissed Seclink Technologies Corporation's plea challenging the state government's decision to award the project to Adani Properties.
When will the Supreme Court hear the case?
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on Seclink Technologies Corporation's plea to the first week of December. The case was initially scheduled to be heard earlier but was postponed due to the Chief Justice of India's impending retirement.
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