Bombay High Court Clears Gateway of India Jetty Project with Environmental Restrictions

The Bombay High Court has allowed the ₹229 crore passenger jetty and terminal project near Mumbai’s Gateway of India, but imposed key restrictions to protect the heritage site and local environment. 

A bench said the café at the terminal can only serve water and packaged food, with no dining allowed.

The proposed amphitheatre can only be used as a sitting area, not for entertainment events. 

The Court noted the lack of sewage treatment facilities but declined to stop the project, calling instead for a sustainable and balanced approach. (Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association v. State of Maharashtra & Ors)