Bombay HC Blames Public, Not Civic Body, for Mumbai Flooding Crisis

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the public over Mumbai's recurring flooding problem, stating it is largely a crisis of human creation. Acting Chief Justice Ghuge expressed sharp displeasure at the tendency to blame civic authorities for the situation. The judge pointed out that even footpaths outside the High Court premises are illegally occupied by shops, highlighting widespread encroachment. The court's remarks suggest that illegal constructions and encroachments, not civic mismanagement alone, are key contributors to the city's flooding woes.