‘Astronomical’ and ‘arbitrary’: HC strikes down ₹15.45L penalty on housing society member for keeping bicycle on staircase

A housing society member faced a significant penalty for keeping a bicycle on a staircase. The amount imposed was ₹15.45 lakh.

The Bombay High Court has intervened in this matter, striking down the penalty. The court's decision describes the penalty as "arbitrary" and "astronomical".

Further details about the case and the court's ruling are available from the source. The decision provides relief to the housing society member who had been ordered to pay the substantial amount.