As of May 2, 2025, there are no recent reports indicating that Malad Pond in Mumbai has been destroyed due to landfilling. However, the pond has been the subject of legal and environmental concerns in the past.

In 2019, the Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to restore a water body in Malad that had been illegally converted into a park by filling it with debris. The court emphasized that such construction on a water body, especially when the land is reserved for public use, is illegal .

Additionally, in 2025, the Bombay High Court ordered the Mumbai suburban collector to investigate allegations of encroachment on government land in Malad (West), where an illegal pay-and-park facility was allegedly being operated. The court directed that a survey be conducted and appropriate action taken within 12 weeks .

While these instances highlight ongoing concerns regarding land use and environmental protection in the Malad area, there is no current information suggesting that Malad Pond has been destroyed due to landfilling.

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