Razed and confused: An account of MCD’s demolition drive in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Razed and confused: An account of MCD’s demolition drive in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

At around 11am on Wednesday afternoon, 12-year-old Asif started picking up whatever was left of his parents’ cold drink kiosk at Kushal Cinema junction in Jahangirpuri: empty bottles, broken pieces of wood, and torn fabric. A north MCD official, who was part of Wednesday’s drive, said that they could not have stopped the drive simply based on the news about Supreme Court’s relief. “Why did they not let us do that today?” His sentiment was echoed by many -- that Wednesday’s reaction was in response to the weekend’s communal clashes in the area -- but denied by MCD. A north MCD official, who was part of Wednesday’s drive, said that they could not have stopped the drive simply based on the news about the top court’s relief. Senior municipal corporation functionaries passed off the Jahangirpuri drive as a “routine encroachment removal programme.” North MCD Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said that the drive was carried out to remove “encroachments and illegal constructions” that were in violation of building bye-laws of the city.

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

MCD's "Helplessness" To Take Action Against Illegal Constructions Reflects "Connivance" With Builder: Delhi High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

MCD's "Helplessness" To Take Action Against Illegal Constructions Reflects "Connivance" With Builder: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court disapproved the conduct of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for failing to take any effective actions against unauthorised constructions, despite having issued a demolition order against such illegal constructions. It remarked “This Court cannot permit a situation where rampant unauthorized construction continues to be raised with impunity, and the municipal authority fails or is unable to …

Drive launched to clear encroachments in Delhi's Tughlakabad, Aya Nagar ‘forest land’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Drive launched to clear encroachments in Delhi's Tughlakabad, Aya Nagar ‘forest land’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A demolition drive was carried out on the “forest land” in Tughlakabad and Aya Nagar area by the Delhi Forest Department to “clear the encroached villages”, official said on Tuesday. Sudha, who has been living in Sangam Vihar since 2020, claimed that their belongings have been “lying on the streets” as they “weren’t given any notice” and they …

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, 4 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, 4 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, …

Demolition drive stopped, says top Nuh official after high court’s stay order
1 year, 4 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 …

60 more structures razed in Nuh, officials say notice issued to owners
1 year, 4 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 Action Cannot Be Taken Against Allegedly Unauthorised Property Unless Owner/ Resident Is Given Adequate Opportunity Of Hearing: Delhi HC
2 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

SDMC Carries Out Demolition Drive in New Friends Colony, Mangolpuri After Shaheen Bagh Stir
2 years, 7 months ago

SDMC Carries Out Demolition Drive in New Friends Colony, Mangolpuri After Shaheen Bagh Stir

News 18  

A day after the Supreme Court refused to grant a stay on the South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s demolition drive amid huge protests by locals, the civic body has brought in bulldozers in the New Friends Colony area and Mangolpuri to carry out an anti-encroachment drive as scheduled. #WATCH Bulldozer being brought to New Friends Colony area of Delhi where the …

Routine Administrative Exercise in Jahangirpuri Given Unwarranted Communal Colour: NDMC to SC
2 years, 7 months ago

Routine Administrative Exercise in Jahangirpuri Given Unwarranted Communal Colour: NDMC to SC

News 18  

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation informed the Supreme Court on Monday that the petitioners in the Jahangirpuri demolition drive case have sensationalised a routine administrative exercise by giving it an unwarranted communal colour. The petition deserves to be dismissed only on the ground that the petitioner has resorted to falsehood and has unfortunately attempted to sensationalise a routine administrative exercise …

Jahangirpuri Demolition | Juice Shop Had No Valid Permit, Demolished It After Owner Failed To Respond To Our Notice: NDMC To Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri Demolition | Juice Shop Had No Valid Permit, Demolished It After Owner Failed To Respond To Our Notice: NDMC To Supreme Court

Live Law  

Filing a counter affidavit in the plea moved by a juice shop owner from Delhi's Jahangirpuri area claiming that his shop was unauthorizedly demolished by the New Delhi Municipal Corporation on April 20, 2022, the corporation has submitted before the Supreme Court that his plea should not be entertained.Defending its move to demolish 'first floor of the shop', the NDMC …

'Unwarranted communal colour' given to Jahangirpuri demolition drive: NDMC tells SC
2 years, 7 months ago

'Unwarranted communal colour' given to Jahangirpuri demolition drive: NDMC tells SC

India TV News  

Highlights NDMC told SC that petitioners gave an 'unwarranted communal colour' to Jahangirpuri demolition. The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Monday informed the Supreme Court that an unwarranted communal colour was given to the Jahangirpuri demolition drive by the petitioners, reported Bar and Bench. NDMC clarified that sacks of garbage, unauthorized projection on public land, unauthorized temporary structures well beyond …

CPI(M) Delhi State Committee Moves Supreme Court Against Demolition Drives In Different Areas Of South Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

CPI(M) Delhi State Committee Moves Supreme Court Against Demolition Drives In Different Areas Of South Delhi

Live Law  

The Delhi State Committee Communist Party of India has recently moved the Supreme Court challenging the 'illegal' demolition drive being undertaken in different areas of South Delhi. Inspite of order of the Apex Court, the authorities went ahead with the demolition drive asserting they would not discontinue the 'encroachment removal operation' until and unless the court order is produced before …

Delhi: South MCD begins first phase of anti-encroachment drive, will run bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh from 9 May
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: South MCD begins first phase of anti-encroachment drive, will run bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh from 9 May

Firstpost  

The first phase of the drive will continue till 13 May, 2022. The demolition drive will cover several parts of South Delhi, SDMC Mayor Mukesh Suryan said New Delhi: The South Delhi Municipal Corporation began the first phase of the demolition drive on Wednesday. “South MCD will start the first phase of the demolition drive from 4 May to 13 …

First phase of demolition drive underway in several areas of South Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

First phase of demolition drive underway in several areas of South Delhi

India TV News  

Highlights The demolition drive in South Delhi areas will continue till May 13 Letters have been sent to the south and southeast DCPs in this regard Last week, the anti-encroachment drive in Delhi's Sarita Vihar and Jasola areas was cancelled The South Delhi Municipal Corporation began the first phase of the demolition drive on Wednesday. "South MCD will start the …

No police help, demolition drive halted for second day
2 years, 7 months ago

No police help, demolition drive halted for second day

Hindustan Times  

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s plan to carry out anti-encroachment drives in Okhla failed to take off on Friday after Delhi Police declined to provide police personnel for assistance and protection for the second consecutive day, saying that most of force was already engaged in law-and-order duty to ensure peaceful Friday prayers. According to an action plan from the municipality, …

MP demolition drive: Authorities face charges of doing away with due process
2 years, 7 months ago

MP demolition drive: Authorities face charges of doing away with due process

Hindustan Times  

BHOPAL: When Saddam Yousuf Khan, 26, lost his father, his family fell back upon seven shops they owned at Aurangpura in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district. Yogendra Singh Mourya, the local tehsildar who led the demolition drive, said the action was taken under the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code’s Section 248. It does not provide for eviction or demolition without prior …

Supreme Court stays proposed demolition of slums in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar, asks Centre not to take coercive action
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court stays proposed demolition of slums in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar, asks Centre not to take coercive action

India Today  

In a big relief to jhuggi dwellers from Sarojini Nagar in New Delhi, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre not to take any coercive steps to evict them. A bench led by Justice K M Joseph and Justice Hrishikesh Roy issued notice to the Centre and slated the hearing for next Monday. Read | Jahangirpuri demolition: Our peace …

Jahangirpuri demolition: Our peace bulldozed into despair | OPINION
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition: Our peace bulldozed into despair | OPINION

India Today  

A sleepy town in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri that has been the symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity for decades became the hotbed of controversy following a recent Ram Navami procession that led to attacks on religious minorities right under the nose of the police administration. In fact, false cases were registered against the victims themselves and later, bulldozers razed the homes of minorities …

Gujarat: Bulldozers now roll in Surat; cops raze properties belonging to notorious criminal
2 years, 8 months ago

Gujarat: Bulldozers now roll in Surat; cops raze properties belonging to notorious criminal

India TV News  

Highlights Surat police demolished illegal properties of notorious gangsters Aarif, Sajju Kothari Aarif had escaped police custody two days earlier Cops have also attached other properties of the gangsters Gujarat: The Surat police on Friday demolished illegal properties of notorious gangsters Aarif Kothari and his brother Sajju Kothari. Aarif had escaped police custody two days earlier. The demolition drive by …

Delhi: At Jahangirpuri, residents left to pick up pieces amid curbs
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: At Jahangirpuri, residents left to pick up pieces amid curbs

Hindustan Times  

First there were violent clashes, then bulldozers rolled in for an anti-encroachment drive, and now curbs on movement across the locality. Several people in the area said they lost their livelihoods with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s drive the previous day either damaging or destroying their pushcarts or temporary stalls. And, with movement of people being restricted as Block C …

Dangerous deceptions: The Hindu Editorial on Jahangirpuri demolition drive
2 years, 8 months ago

Dangerous deceptions: The Hindu Editorial on Jahangirpuri demolition drive

The Hindu  

The bulldozer has now emerged as a dominant symbol of state-backed intimidation of Muslims in the country. After Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, Jahangirpuri in Delhi has seen the use of demolition of shops and houses seemingly as a punitive measure in the wake of a riot that followed a provocative religious procession. Even though described as part of a demolition …

SC extends stay on demolition in Jahangirpuri; neighbourhood on edge amid political row
2 years, 8 months ago

SC extends stay on demolition in Jahangirpuri; neighbourhood on edge amid political row

Firstpost  

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai issued notices to the Centre and others on the plea filed by the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind that claimed buildings of Muslims accused in Saturday’s riots were razed New Delhi: In relief for the residents of Jahangirpuri, the Supreme Court Thursday extended the stay on the contentious anti-encroachment drive till further …

Jahangirpuri demolition drive: What does the law on encroachment say?
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition drive: What does the law on encroachment say?

India Today  

Even as the Supreme Court is hearing the pleas against the demolitions in Jahangirpuri and the allegations of "bulldozer politics", the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has claimed that it has the authority to remove encroachments from public roads and footpaths without any notice. The apex court in this judgment has also noted that under the Bombay Municipal Corporation Act, while …

Demolition Drive 'Attack on Poor': Maken; Also 'Selective', Adds Brinda Karat
2 years, 8 months ago

Demolition Drive 'Attack on Poor': Maken; Also 'Selective', Adds Brinda Karat

The Quint  

Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken, who led a party delegation to north-west Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Thursday, 21 April, said the demolition drive by the city's civic body "should not be seen from the prism of religion," and called it "an attack on poor people." Meanwhile, Communist Party of India leader Brinda Karat said that while Maken was right in calling …

Will follow SC order on Jahangirpuri but drive to continue in other areas: North MCD Mayor
2 years, 8 months ago

Will follow SC order on Jahangirpuri but drive to continue in other areas: North MCD Mayor

Firstpost  

The mayor’s remarks came after the Supreme Court extended the status quo until further orders on the razing of buildings Jahangirpuri area on Thursday New Delhi: The North Delhi Municipal Corporation will follow the Supreme Court’s order and not conduct the anti-encroachment drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, the civic body’s mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Thursday but asserted that notices …

Will Follow SC Order on Jahangirpuri, But Drive to Continue in Other Areas: North MCD Mayor
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Follow SC Order on Jahangirpuri, But Drive to Continue in Other Areas: North MCD Mayor

News 18  

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation will follow the Supreme Court’s order and not conduct the anti-encroachment drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, the civic body’s mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Thursday but asserted that notices will be sent to encroachers in other areas under its jurisdiction. The mayor’s remarks came after the Supreme Court extended the status quo until further orders …

Jahangirpuri demolition not the first instance where a court order was not followed
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition not the first instance where a court order was not followed

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the demolition drive against 'illegal' structures in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area. Here are a few instances where demolition drives were carried out despite court orders: May 2021/ Barabanki, UP Despite Allahabad HC Order, Century-Old Mosque Demolished in UP On May 17, 2021, authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district bulldozed a mosque in the Ram Sanehi …

"You Require Bulldozers To Remove Stalls & Chairs?": Supreme Court Asks NDMC On Jahangirpuri Demolitions
2 years, 8 months ago

"You Require Bulldozers To Remove Stalls & Chairs?": Supreme Court Asks NDMC On Jahangirpuri Demolitions

Live Law  

"To remove stalls, chairs, bench, boxes, you require a bulldozer? ", the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in relation to the anti-encroachment drive carried by it in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai posed the question after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for NDMC, submitted that as per the …

Jahangirpuri violence: Congress delegation reaches riot-hit area, stopped by police
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Congress delegation reaches riot-hit area, stopped by police

Firstpost  

The Congress delegation included former Union minister Ajay Maken and AICC in-charge of the state unit Shaktisinh Gohi New Delhi: A delegation of Congress leaders visited violence-hit Jahangirpuri on Thursday but were stopped by the police from going to the area where an anti-encroachment drive was conducted by the North MCD a day before. The Congress delegation included former Union …

'You Need Bulldozer to Remove Chairs, Tables?' Top Quotes as SC Extends Delhi Demolition Stay
2 years, 8 months ago

'You Need Bulldozer to Remove Chairs, Tables?' Top Quotes as SC Extends Delhi Demolition Stay

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered status quo till further orders over the BJP-ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s anti-encroachment drive in the capital’s troubled Jahangirpuri area which was rocked by communal violence on Hanuman Jayanti last week. It is not a forum for politics and this forum is to show that rule of law prevails.” Kapil Sibal: I want stay …

Jahangirpuri demolition case: Who said what in today's Supreme Court hearing
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition case: Who said what in today's Supreme Court hearing

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended its order halting demolitions in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, where violence erupted April 16 as a Hanuman Jayanti procession was passing through a Muslim-dominated residential block. ht newResidents look through the rubble after the North Delhi Municipal Corporation razed shops during an anti-encroachment drive in Jahangirpuri in New Delhi on Wednesday. A bench led by Justice …

Status quo to be maintained till further orders: SC on Jahangirpuri demolition drive
2 years, 8 months ago

Status quo to be maintained till further orders: SC on Jahangirpuri demolition drive

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the status quo until further orders on the issue of demolition of buildings in violence-hit Jahangirpuri area of the national capital. "Status quo to be maintained till further order.List after two weeks and pleadings to be completed till then," the court said. The apex court also said that it will take a …

No demolition in Jahangirpuri for now, next hearing in 2 weeks | What happened in Supreme Court today
2 years, 8 months ago

No demolition in Jahangirpuri for now, next hearing in 2 weeks | What happened in Supreme Court today

India Today  

The Supreme Court maintained status quo in the Jahangirpuri demolition case on Thursday and posted the next hearing in the matter for two weeks from now. The Supreme Court also issued notices to the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, Delhi Police, state government and Centre in all petitions filed in the matter. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON JAHANGIRPURI DEMOLITION CASE STORY SO …

Jahangirpuri demolition to remain halted; Supreme Court says may take ‘serious view’ of drive executed after order
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition to remain halted; Supreme Court says may take ‘serious view’ of drive executed after order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the status quo order halting the Jahangirpuri anti-encroachment drive and said it may take a 'serious view' of the continuance of demolition on Wednesday after the North MCD Mayor was informed about the court order. “We’ll take a serious view of demolition that took place after information was given to Mayor,” Justice LN Rao …

Jahangirpuri demolition: SC to hear case today; TMC to send 'fact-finding' team tomorrow
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri demolition: SC to hear case today; TMC to send 'fact-finding' team tomorrow

India Today  

The Jahangirpuri demolition in Delhi on Wednesday, April 20, has sparked widespread protests across India. The Supreme court on Wednesday, April 20, ordered a stay on the Jahangirpuri demolition drive on Wednesday itself. North Delhi Municipal Corporation begins removing alleged encroachments from Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, an organization of Islamic scholars, in its plea before the Supreme …

Supreme Court to hear Jahangirpuri demolition case; Union minister says no difference between Congress, Muslim League
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Jahangirpuri demolition case; Union minister says no difference between Congress, Muslim League

Hindustan Times  

The issue of the demolition of allegedly illegal areas of northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri, the area which witnessed communal violence on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday, a day after the apex court's verdict stalled the civic body's eviction drive. The eviction by BJP-ruled civic body in AAP's Delhi with Congress leader senior …

OPINION | Jahangirpuri: Demolition drive was not carried out by following proper procedure
2 years, 8 months ago

OPINION | Jahangirpuri: Demolition drive was not carried out by following proper procedure

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that ‘status quo’ shall remain until further orders as far as the razing of illegal encroachments in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri locality is concerned. Gavai said, “status quo to be maintained till further orders.List after two weeks and pleadings to be completed till then.” The bench said it “will take a serious view of the demolition …

Supreme Court stepped in to stop demolition in Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court stepped in to stop demolition in Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

Hours after several bulldozers entered Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri on Tuesday and began tearing down alleged illegal constructions and encroachments in the area, the Supreme Court ordered a status quo on the demolition drive by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, restraining the authorities from proceeding any further -- although it took at least another 90 minutes for the local body to …

Demolition drive stops in Jahangirpuri after SC intervention, hearing today | Top points
2 years, 8 months ago

Demolition drive stops in Jahangirpuri after SC intervention, hearing today | Top points

India Today  

An anti-encroachment drive was undertaken by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in violence-hit Jahangirpuri. As bulldozers razed several structures in Jahangirpuri on Wednesday, the Supreme Court stepped in and ordered a stay on the demolition drive. While the demolition drive followed just days after communal clashes erupted in the area on Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday, the NDMC claimed that it …

Jahangirpuri Demolition Routine Exercise Civic Body NDMC Delhi police Supreme Court To Hear Matter Thursday Top Developments Deependra Pathak MCD
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Demolition Routine Exercise Civic Body NDMC Delhi police Supreme Court To Hear Matter Thursday Top Developments Deependra Pathak MCD

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid the encroachment being carried out by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in Jahangirpuri, the Supreme Court will hear the petition on Thursday while the civic body termed it a routine exercise in which around a two-kilometer stretch was cleared from encroachments. The action against the encroachment being carried out by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in the …

Jahangirpuri drive a ‘targeted demolition’: Asaduddin Owaisi
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri drive a ‘targeted demolition’: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hindustan Times  

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who has strongly objected to Wednesday’s demolition drive in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, described the action as a ‘targeted demolition’, pointing to the bulldozer razing down shops in front of a mosque, but not those in front of a temple. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to reports, officials of the North Delhi Municipal …

Jahangirpuri drive a ‘targeted demolition’: Asaduddin Owaisi
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri drive a ‘targeted demolition’: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hindustan Times  

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who has strongly objected to Wednesday’s demolition drive in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, described the action as a ‘targeted demolition’, pointing to the bulldozer razing down shops in front of a mosque, but not those in front of a temple. This is a targeted demolition, I condemn it,” Owaisi said, according to news agency ANI. AIMIM chief …

Jahangirpuri Demolition Drive Continued Due To Absence Of Written Order From SC: Civic Official
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Demolition Drive Continued Due To Absence Of Written Order From SC: Civic Official

ABP News  

New Delhi: The demolition drive in riot-hit Jahangirpuri continued due to absence of written order from the Supreme Court, said a civic official. The anti-encroachment drive continued for one-and-a-half hours even after the Supreme Court directed authorities to stop it, PTI reported. The drive continued because of the absence of a written order from the apex court. The Supreme Court …

‘A demolition of India’s constitutional values': Rahul Gandhi on bulldozing of houses
2 years, 8 months ago

‘A demolition of India’s constitutional values': Rahul Gandhi on bulldozing of houses

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘bulldozer policy’ as a ‘demolition of India’s constitutional values’, even as Wednesday’s demolition drive in northwest Delhi was halted after a Supreme Court-ordered status quo. The 51-year-old leader’s tweet comes amid growing opposition to the Jahangirpuri demolition drive, as well as the practice of razing properties of ‘criminal elements’ in …

Here's what happened after SC halted demolition of illegal structures in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 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 …

Delhi HC says will hear plea but not interfere in Jahangirpuri demolition drive
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi HC says will hear plea but not interfere in Jahangirpuri demolition drive

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to hear pleas against the 'anti-encroachment' drive in the national capital's Jahangirpuri area, which was rocked by violence over the weekend after two communities clashed over a Hanuman Jayanti procession. A woman resident reacts during a joint anti-encroachment drive by NDMC, PWD, local bodies and the police, in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, in …

Jahangirpuri violence in Delhi | Bulldozers reach Jahangirpuri for eviction drive
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence in Delhi | Bulldozers reach Jahangirpuri for eviction drive

The Hindu  

Heavy police and paramilitary forces were deployed in violence-hit Jahangirpuri during Wednesday’s anti-encroachment drive in the area, even as the local Mayor called it a “routine exercise”. The drive was undertaken a day after Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta wrote to the party-ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation to identify illegal constructions of “rioters” in Jahangirpuri and demolish them using bulldozers. …

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