Here's what happened after SC halted demolition of illegal structures in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 11 months ago

Here's what happened after SC halted demolition of illegal structures in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

India Today  

The Supreme court on Wednesday, April 20, ordered a stay on the Jahangirpuri demolition drive that the North Delhi Municipal Corporation undertook on Wednesday, April 20, to remove encroachments. The SC order came after two petitions were filed in the apex court — one pertaining to demolitions across the nation and one specifying the Jahangirpuri anti-encroachment drive. MR Shamshad, lawyer for the petitioners, sends a legal notice to MCD, Jahangirpuri SHO, and the Delhi Chief Secretary about the status quo ordered by the Supreme court. The Delhi High Court says it will not hear the Jahangirpuri demolition case since the Supreme Court has already stepped in.

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Listen to the court, end demolition justice
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Listen to the court, end demolition justice

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court Monday once again highlighted the importance of due process in the execution of orders regarding demolition of constructions that violate municipal building laws. It held that arbitrary action in a case heard by a court subverted the latter’s authority; the authorities were assuming an adjudicatory role to determine the guilt of an accused and even punish him. …

SC contempt notice to Maharashtra civic body for demolishing shop without notice
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4 days, 4 hours ago

SC contempt notice to Maharashtra civic body for demolishing shop without notice

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a contempt notice to the administrator of a municipal council in Maharashtra on a punitive demolition carried out against the shop and residence of a person belonging to a minority community without serving prior notice, in violation of the pan-India guidelines issued by the top court. A bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and …

Shocks our conscience: Supreme Court slams UP over demolition in Prayagraj
4 days, 6 hours ago

Shocks our conscience: Supreme Court slams UP over demolition in Prayagraj

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its "high-handed" demolition in Prayagraj saying it had shocked its conscience. The top court said it would allow the reconstruction of the demolished homes at the cost of the petitioners given their undertakings of filing the appeals before the appellate authority within the specified time and not claiming equities …

Rebuild houses arbitrarily razed in Uttar Pradesh, suggests SC
4 days, 9 hours ago

Rebuild houses arbitrarily razed in Uttar Pradesh, suggests SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday proposed an unprecedented recourse against arbitrary demolitions by permitting the reconstruction of houses in Prayagraj that were razed by Uttar Pradesh authorities reportedly without due process in March 2021 after the state wrongly linked the land to slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed. The Supreme Court held that the petitioners -- advocate Zulfiqar Haider, professor Ali Ahmed, …

Shocks our conscience how homes rased in Prayagraj: SC
4 days, 16 hours ago

Shocks our conscience how homes rased in Prayagraj: SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its "high handed" demolition in Prayagraj saying it had shocked its conscience. Shocks our conscience how homes rased in Prayagraj: SC A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also frowned upon the manner which the houses were bulldozed within 24 hours of serving notices …

DDA cancels demolition of three temples in Delhi after protests
4 days, 17 hours ago

DDA cancels demolition of three temples in Delhi after protests

Op India  

On 20th March, the Delhi Development Authority cancelled the proposed demolition of three temples near Sanjay Lake in Trilokpuri, which was scheduled for the same day. Demolition of three temples of Mayur Vihar phase ii cancelled by dda pic.twitter.com/CDUWbt793y — Vishnu Shankar Jain March 20, 2025 The demolition was originally proposed during the discussion of a Religious Committee meeting that …

'Action Taken In High-Handedness': Bombay HC Stays Demolition Of Properties Of Nagpur Violence Accused
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4 days, 17 hours ago

'Action Taken In High-Handedness': Bombay HC Stays Demolition Of Properties Of Nagpur Violence Accused

ABP News  

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday granted a stay on the demolition of properties linked to the accused in the Nagpur violence case. The court ruled that the demolition of the houses of two accused, including Fahim Khan, by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation required legal scrutiny and criticised the administration for high-handedness. Earlier in the day, …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Maharashtra Officer In Contempt Plea Against House Demolition Over 'Anti-India' Slogans After Indo-Pak Match
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To Maharashtra Officer In Contempt Plea Against House Demolition Over 'Anti-India' Slogans After Indo-Pak Match

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition alleging the demolition of a Muslim man's house and shop in Maharashtra without prior notice, in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment in the bulldozer matter. Immediately after the incident, it is mentioned, that the petitioner's house and shop were demolished by civic authorities without any prior notice on …

Nagpur violence: HC stays demolition of houses of two accused, raps admin for high-handedness
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Nagpur violence: HC stays demolition of houses of two accused, raps admin for high-handedness

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur, The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday ordered a stay on the demolition of the houses of two accused, including Fahim Khan, in the violence case, rapping the administration for "high-handedness". Nagpur violence: HC stays demolition of houses of two accused, raps admin for high-handedness While Khan's two-storey house was razed before the high court passed …

’Issue notice’: Supreme Court seeks Maharashtra’s response on contempt plea over property demolition
4 days, 22 hours ago

’Issue notice’: Supreme Court seeks Maharashtra’s response on contempt plea over property demolition

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a response from the Maharashtra authorities regarding a petition that sought the initiation of contempt proceedings over the demolition of a house and shop in Sindhudurg district, allegedly due to an anti-India slogan raised during a cricket match. As reported by PTI, the petitioner has asserted that the demolition was carried out by the …

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition assailing demolition action stated to have been carried out by Ahmedabad authorities against houses of persons accused of crimes in violation of the Court's November 13 judgment.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, asking the petitioner, who claimed that the authorities were guilty of contempt of …

Court slams 'build first, regularise later' approach, rejects plea over demolition
1 month ago

Court slams 'build first, regularise later' approach, rejects plea over demolition

India Today  

The Bombay High Court criticised the "widespread belief" that illegal constructions can be regularised after they are built, expressing concern over the proliferation of such structures. Rejecting a petition which sought to overturn the demolition of a property and demanded Rs 5 crore in compensation, the court asserted that if these petitions are entertained, "there would be utter lawlessness". Justices …

SC pulls up UP government for razing part of mosque
1 month, 1 week ago

SC pulls up UP government for razing part of mosque

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to concerned authorities of the Uttar Pradesh government in a contempt petition against the demolition of a part of the Madni mosque in Kushinagar. The two-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih asked the authorities to respond within a fortnight why contempt of court proceedings should not …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Authorities In Contempt Petition Over Part-Demolition Of Mosque; Stays Further Demolition
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Authorities In Contempt Petition Over Part-Demolition Of Mosque; Stays Further Demolition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition filed against Uttar Pradesh authorities for alleged violation of judgment dated November 13, 2024 restraining demolition actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih passed the order, stating,"It is submitted that the structure in question was constructed on. The …

Demolition stalled in Vasai amid residents’ protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Demolition stalled in Vasai amid residents’ protest

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: There were tense scenes in Agarwal Nagar in Vasai East on Wednesday as residents blocked civic authorities from demolishing two unauthorised buildings and threatened to self-immolate if they weren’t rehabilitated. Demolition stalled in Vasai amid residents’ protest The demolition process began in November with nine unoccupied buildings out of the 41 illegally constructed on private land. Riot Control Squad …

Sambhal demolition: Supreme Court to hear contempt action plea against authorities after a week
2 months ago

Sambhal demolition: Supreme Court to hear contempt action plea against authorities after a week

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear after a week a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against authorities in Sambhal for alleged violation of the Supreme Court's verdict on demolition of properties. In his plea filed through advocate Chand Qureshi, the petitioner has alleged violation of the November 13 last year verdict of the top court which …

Contempt Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Demolition Of Property At Sambhal, UP
2 months ago

Contempt Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Demolition Of Property At Sambhal, UP

Live Law  

A contempt petition has been filed before the Supreme Court against Uttar Pradesh authorities for alleged violation of order dated November 13, 2024 restraining demolition actions across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing. The petitioner claims that a part of his property, situated at Sambhal, was demolished by authorities between January 10 and 11, 2025 without any …

HC refuses to stop demolition of 5 illegal Bhiwandi buildings
2 months, 1 week ago

HC refuses to stop demolition of 5 illegal Bhiwandi buildings

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Observing that protection cannot be granted to occupants of unauthorised buildings, as their ownership rights are based on illegality, the Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by eight residents of an illegal housing complex in Kalher, near Bhiwandi, for stalling demolition of five buildings. HC refuses to stop demolition of 5 illegal Bhiwandi buildings “The petitioners, …

Supreme Court stays demolition of 29 bungalows in PCMC
3 months ago

Supreme Court stays demolition of 29 bungalows in PCMC

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The Supreme Court has put a temporary stay in the National Green Tribunal’s order to raze 29 bungalows said to be violating the environmental norms. Supreme Court has put temporary stay in the National Green Tribunal’s order to raze 29 bungalows said to be violating the environmental norms. ) In July this year, issuing a benchmark judgment, the NGT …

Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 16, 2024 12:06 IST - 8 MINS READ In PIL hearings alleging discrimination and the government’s impunity, it is not unusual for the respondent authorities to claim they will adopt a non-adversarial role vis-a-vis the petitioner, and still deny the allegations. In such cases, where the authorities indulge into arbitrary pick and choose of the structures and …

SC lays down pan-India guidelines for demolition of properties, says Executive can't replace Judiciary
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SC lays down pan-India guidelines for demolition of properties, says Executive can't replace Judiciary

New Indian Express  

Passing a slew of directions, the bench said, "No demolition should be carried out without a prior show cause notice returnable either in accordance with the time provided by the local municipal laws or within 15 days time from the date of service of such notice, whichever is later". The Executive can't replace the Judiciary in performing its core function, …

Supreme Court Seeks Gujarat Authorities' Response On Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Dargah In Somnath
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seeks Gujarat Authorities' Response On Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Dargah In Somnath

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday called for response on a contempt petition filed against Gujarat authorities, alleging illegal demolition of Pir Haji Mangroli Shah Dargah between September 27-28, without any prior notice and in violation of Court's stay order on demolitions.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard the matter. The Supreme Court yesterday called for response on a …

Muslim Community Seeks Demolition of Illegal Mosque Floors in Shimla
5 months, 1 week ago

Muslim Community Seeks Demolition of Illegal Mosque Floors in Shimla

ABP News  

The demolition of illegally constructed floors of the Sanjauli mosque in Shimla has commenced, following a court order. The Muslim community has expressed voluntary cooperation and stated that they want the structure demolished as it is illegal. Permission for the demolition was granted, and the mosque's roof is being removed after receiving necessary approvals.

Delhi HC issues notices to MCD, cops over shops’ removal
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC issues notices to MCD, cops over shops’ removal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police, and the state government, seeking their responses to a plea filed by 45 vendors challenging the demolition of their semi-permanent shops in a local market. The petitioners, who have been operating in Sheetla Mata Market in Madangir, claim that their structures were unlawfully …

SC to hear petitions challenging demolition of properties linked to crime accusations
6 months, 1 week ago

SC to hear petitions challenging demolition of properties linked to crime accusations

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to hear on Tuesday, 17 September, a batch of petitions challenging the demolition of properties belonging to individuals accused of crimes. The petitions, filed by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and others, seek directions to various state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, to halt demolitions without following due legal process. The petitioners have claimed that numerous states …

Demolition drive: Delhi HC asks authorities to grant 1 month for vacating mosque premises
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Demolition drive: Delhi HC asks authorities to grant 1 month for vacating mosque premises

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the DDA and a local religious body to grant one month's time to the caretaker of a mosque and madarsa to vacate the Hazrat Nizamuddin-based masjid premises which has been decided to be demolished by the authorities.A vacation bench of Justice Amit Sharma, in an order passed on Wednesday, made it clear …

Supreme Court upholds demolition of encroachments at Akbar Nagar in Lucknow
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court upholds demolition of encroachments at Akbar Nagar in Lucknow

Op India  

In a major order, the Supreme Court today upheld the Allahabad High Court’s Order to demolish illegal settlements in Akbar Nagar in Lucknow. “In view of the aforesaid, we are in agreement with the High Court that the colony has been constructed on a floodplain area,” the Supreme Court concluded, stating that the petitioners lack any legal title or document, …

"Let Lives Be Saved": Calcutta High Court Declines Urgent Hearing In Matters On Demolition Of Illegal Constructions In Wake Of Fatal Building Collapse
1 year ago

"Let Lives Be Saved": Calcutta High Court Declines Urgent Hearing In Matters On Demolition Of Illegal Constructions In Wake Of Fatal Building Collapse

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined indulgence to matters pertaining to orders of demolition passed over allegedly illegal constructions.A single bench of Justice Amrita Sinha declined to urgently list pleas concerning demolition orders in the wake of the collapse of an illegally constructed building, in Kolkata's Garden Reach area, leading to at least five deaths from debris falling. The …

Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order to raze mosque constructed illegally on public land in Chennai
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order to raze mosque constructed illegally on public land in Chennai

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, 27th February, upheld the demolition of a Chennai mosque illegally constructed on public land. The SC dismissed an appeal filed by Hydha Muslim Welfare Masjid-E-Hidaya and Madrasa against the Madras High Court order from 22nd November 2023 for the removal of the mosque. The court further noted, “The petitioner is admittedly not the owner of …

Agra Radhasoami Satsang Sabha Land Dispute | Allahabad High Court Extends Its Status Quo Order Till Oct 10
1 year, 5 months ago

Agra Radhasoami Satsang Sabha Land Dispute | Allahabad High Court Extends Its Status Quo Order Till Oct 10

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday extended its last week’s order till October 10 staying the demolition drive being carried out by Agra's local authority on a land claimed by Radhasoami Satsang Sabha, a religious and charitable society headquartered in the Dayalbagh area of the district. Adjourning the matter today, a bench of Justice Manish Kumar Nigam directed both the …

SC to hear plea on demolition drive near Krishna Janmabhoomi today
1 year, 7 months ago

SC to hear plea on demolition drive near Krishna Janmabhoomi today

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea related to the demolition drive to clear alleged illegal constructions near the Krishna Janmabhoomi in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura today, Monday, August 28, according to PTI reports. As per the cause list of Monday uploaded on the apex court website, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench comprising justices …

How the demolition drive in Nuh went against court orders and due procedures
1 year, 7 months ago

How the demolition drive in Nuh went against court orders and due procedures

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 25, 2023 16:42 IST - 10 MINS READ On the evening of August 4, district authorities of Nuh in Haryana demolished 18 shops built on Mohammad Sahud’s ancestral land, which he and his brothers claim they inherited in 1998. In response, the Haryana government, represented by Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, and Dhirendra Khadgata, Deputy Commissioner, …

Notices were issued 2-6 years back: Nuh DC to High Court over allegation of 'pick and choose' policy over the demolition drive
1 year, 7 months ago

Notices were issued 2-6 years back: Nuh DC to High Court over allegation of 'pick and choose' policy over the demolition drive

Op India  

In an affidavit submitted before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Deputy Commissioner of Nuh district refuted allegations of “pick and choose policy” with regard to the recent demolition drive conducted by the state administration against illegal construction in the district. Nuh DC Dhirendra Khadgata, in an affidavit filed before the court on August 17, informed that most of …

Demolition drive: Haryana dismisses ‘ethnic cleansing’ charge
1 year, 7 months ago

Demolition drive: Haryana dismisses ‘ethnic cleansing’ charge

The Hindu  

The Haryana government on Friday asserted in the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the demolition drive in Muslim-dominated areas of Nuh district was not a case of “ethnic cleansing” and that due procedure, according to the law, was followed. Earlier this week, the court had taken suo motu cognisance and halted the demolition drive in Nuh and Gurugram districts, …

top news of the day august 7 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

top news of the day august 7 2023

The Hindu  

Manipur violence case | Supreme Court sets up panel of 3 women ex-judges to oversee humanitarian measures Chief Justice of India D.Y. Justice Joshi is a former Bombay High Court judge and justice Menon is a retired Delhi High Court judge Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha as his disqualification is revoked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership suspensionwas revoked …

Nuh violence: High Court stays bulldozer action against illegal structures
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuh violence: High Court stays bulldozer action against illegal structures

Op India  

On Monday, August 7, the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the Haryana government’s demolition drive on the illegal encroachments being carried out by the Haryana administration after rioters unleashed violence in the Nuh district of Haryana on July 31 during the Jalabhishek Shobha yatra. Court stays all demolitions.#NuhViolence #Haryana pic.twitter.com/hAfg4UiC91 — Live Law August 7, 2023 According to reports, …

Demolition drive stopped, says top Nuh official after high court’s stay order
1 year, 7 months ago

Demolition drive stopped, says top Nuh official after high court’s stay order

Hindustan Times  

NUH: The Nuh administration on Monday paused the demolition drive in the district after the Punjab and Haryana high court took note of the action and ordered the authorities to pause the drive. Deputy commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata said the administration has asked the teams concerned to stop the demolition drive with immediate effect and to stop any illegal construction from …

Did you issue notice before demolitions, Punjab and Haryana HC asks Haryana
1 year, 7 months ago

Did you issue notice before demolitions, Punjab and Haryana HC asks Haryana

The Hindu  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the demolition drive in Haryana’s Nuh and Gurugram districts, asking the Haryana government whether any notice was issued before the exercise. The High Court said news reports showed that demolitions were being carried out in two districts — Nuh and Gurugram, and the action was stated to …

60 more structures razed in Nuh, officials say notice issued to owners
1 year, 7 months ago

60 more structures razed in Nuh, officials say notice issued to owners

The Hindu  

At least 60 structures, including shops and food outlets, were demolished in Nalhar village in Haryana’s Nuh district on Saturday, as an “anti-encroachment drive” by multiple civic and government authorities continued for the third day, in the wake of July 31’s communal violence. “Various agencies have also found some of these owners to be involved in the violence during the …

Demolition at madrasa: HC tells Centre not to take ‘precipitative’ action
1 year, 11 months ago

Demolition at madrasa: HC tells Centre not to take ‘precipitative’ action

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the union government to not take any precipitative action against any of the 123 properties of the Delhi Waqf Board till Tuesday after the latter claimed that the boundary wall of Babar Road mosque was demolished by the authorities on April 11 despite the pending litigation in the court. In a fresh application …

Delhi HC refuses to pass order on alleged illegal construction in Sainik Farms
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi HC refuses to pass order on alleged illegal construction in Sainik Farms

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to pass any order on the alleged illegal construction in South Delhi’s Sainik Farms area, saying that it cannot order demolition of any property without hearing what the owners have to say. In the plea, the petitioner alleged that illegal construction was going on in the area despite several court orders, and that …

Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo On DDA’s Demolition Drive Against Various Properties In Mehrauli
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo On DDA’s Demolition Drive Against Various Properties In Mehrauli

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered status quo on Delhi Development Authority’s action of demolishing various properties near Mehrauli Archaeological Park area, till February 16. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora passed the order while hearing a bunch of pleas against the demolition drive being carried out by DDA near Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Ladha Sarai village.While. Justice Manmeet Pritam …

Supreme Court Holds Special Saturday Sitting; Stays Demolition Order Passed By Calcutta High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Holds Special Saturday Sitting; Stays Demolition Order Passed By Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench comprising Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Justice Hrishikesh Roy held a special sitting on Saturday to hear a petition challenging the interim order of Calcutta High Court to demolish a building. Noting that the interim order to demolish had been passed in a contempt petition without adjudging the guilt of the parties, the Bench thought it fit …

Supreme Court stay on Haldwani evictions draws attention to need for laws
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court stay on Haldwani evictions draws attention to need for laws

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 24, 2023 14:49 IST On January 5 last month, the Supreme Court stayed the forcible eviction of over 4,000 families, mostly Muslims, from Haldwani in Uttarakhand for purportedly occupying land belonging to the Railways. “Not only will this help settle the present confusion about the state of the law, but it would also deal with the recent …

India’s Supreme Court blocks demolition of 4,000 Muslim homes calling it ‘human’ issue
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s Supreme Court blocks demolition of 4,000 Muslim homes calling it ‘human’ issue

The Independent  

India’s Supreme Court has stayed an order which called for the mass demolition of over 4,000 homes in the hill state of Uttarakhand. The top court stayed an order by the local railway authorities, back by Uttarakhand state’s high court on 20 December, requiring the demolition of all “illegal encroachments” along the railway line in the Banbhulpura district of the …

India top court stays demolition of over 4,000 homes in Haldwani
2 years, 2 months ago

India top court stays demolition of over 4,000 homes in Haldwani

Al Jazeera  

More than 50,000 people, most of them Muslims, faced the demolition of their homes which allegedly encroached on railway land. On December 20, an order passed by the high court of the northern state declared 4,365 houses adjacent to the railway line in Haldwani’s Banbhulpura colony “illegal” and therefore to be demolished. Rights activist Shadab Alam, also a resident of …

Demolition Action Cannot Be Taken Against Allegedly Unauthorised Property Unless Owner/ Resident Is Given Adequate Opportunity Of Hearing: Delhi HC
2 years, 6 months ago

Demolition Action Cannot Be Taken Against Allegedly Unauthorised Property Unless Owner/ Resident Is Given Adequate Opportunity Of Hearing: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a property cannot be demolished on the ground that it is unauthorized, unless the owner or resident is given an adequate opportunity of hearing. "To my mind, there can be no question of demolishing any property on the ground that it is unauthorized, until and unless the person owning the property and/or in …

Massive Demolition Drives in South Delhi This Year, Action Set to Intensify, Says MCD
2 years, 7 months ago

Massive Demolition Drives in South Delhi This Year, Action Set to Intensify, Says MCD

News 18  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Friday said it had conducted a “massive demolition drive” against unauthorise constructions in its south zone this year. The south zone has conducted a “massive demolition and sealing action drive” in different areas between January 1 and August 18 this year. As many as 473 actions related to demolition and 157 sealing actions have …

Bombay High Court Directs Demolition Over 100-Year-Old Dilapidated Widows Hostel Building In Mumbai
2 years, 7 months ago

Bombay High Court Directs Demolition Over 100-Year-Old Dilapidated Widows Hostel Building In Mumbai

Live Law  

Bombay High Court has upheld the demolition order of an over 100-year-old dilapidated C-1 category building in Mumbai that was home to widows from the Parsi community. The court ruled that the seven tests to check the building's strength under BMC's 2018 guidelines were not mandatory for load bearing structures like the present one and the guidelines would apply only …

Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Cost On Petitioner Seeking Stalling Of Supertech Twin Tower Demolition
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Cost On Petitioner Seeking Stalling Of Supertech Twin Tower Demolition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, imposed cost of INR 5 lakh on the petitioner who approached it by way of a PIL seeking alternative direction other than demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers. On 31.08.2021, by a detailed judgment the Apex Court had directed the demolition of the illegal twin towers situated in Section 93A NOIDA, on the ground of …

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