India, Sept. 3 -- Residents of Rustomjee Crown, the luxury residential project in Prabhadevi, have moved the Bombay High Court against the developer following the demolition of foyer areas in their apartments, by the BMC last week. They ask how hundreds of homeowners could have independently committed the same alleged municipal violation when the spaces were sold, documented and fitted out as part of their homes by the developer.

Around 140 flat owners, represented by 246 plaintiffs, are challenging the BMC action of August 24, which is scheduled to continue for a month.

Rustomjee Crown comprises three highrise buildings - Towers A, B and C - which have three-, four- and five-bedroom apartments. The complex has 372 apartment owners in T...