Explained: What is Mumbai’s legendary Esplanade Mansion, and why are its occupants in SC? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: What is Mumbai’s legendary Esplanade Mansion, and why are its occupants in SC? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Sadaf Modak |Edited by Explained Desk |Mumbai |Updated: May 9, 2019 6:41:51 pm

Explained: What is Mumbai’s legendary Esplanade Mansion, and why are its occupants in SC?

The Esplanade Mansion building was once the Watson's Hotel, named after owner John Watson. Among the unverified legends about the erstwhile hotel, and one that is popular among its tenants, is the one about how the restaurant did not allow entry to Indians, including Jamsetji Tata.

The Esplanade Mansion building was once Watson’s Hotel. (Express Photo)

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the date to vacate the nearly 150-year old Esplanade Mansion by May 30. The top court was hearing a plea filed by tenants, occupants, and landlord of the mansion to extend the date of vacating. The Bombay High Court’s last month order said it had to be vacated by May 15.