'No One Is Above Law To Direct For Demolition Of Accommodation Sans Due Process Of Law': Ut'khand HC Stays Razing Of IDPL Houses
1 year, 7 months ago

'No One Is Above Law To Direct For Demolition Of Accommodation Sans Due Process Of Law': Ut'khand HC Stays Razing Of IDPL Houses

Live Law  

Stressing that the rule of law should prevail, the Uttarakhand High Court recently directed the State Government to stop the demolition of houses inside the IDPL Colony within its 899.53 Acres now-closed Rishikesh Plant. Observing that the Government should have initiated eviction proceedings under the Public Premises Act, 1971, the bench of Justice Pankaj Purohit reminded the state that "no one is above the law to direct the eviction and demolition of the accommodation, without due process of law". pic.twitter.com/y6usiNclxG — Live Law August 8, 2023 Essentially, the Court was dealing with a writ petition filed by 4 residents of the IDPL Colony in Rishikesh challenging the State Government's order of July 19, directing for the eviction/demolition of the accommodation held by the petitioners, by their virtue of being the ex-employee of IDPL. In view of this, the Court observed that the petitioners' occupation on the accommodations-in-question may be illegal/unauthorized after cancellation of the allotment by IDPL after the expiry of the lease deed with the state of Uttarakhand, however, the rule of law should prevail and no one is above the law to direct the eviction and demolition of the accommodation, without due process of law.

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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 …

Uttar Pradesh: Illegally constructed portion of Madni mosque in Kushinagar demolished
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttar Pradesh: Illegally constructed portion of Madni mosque in Kushinagar demolished

India TV News  

An illegally constructed mosque is demolished on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. Security forces deployed Authorities, including Circle Officer Kundan Singh and SDM Yogeshwar Singh, arrived at the site early Sunday morning with police force to ensure the process went smoothly. As per district officials, the controversy surrounding the mosque dates back to 1999, when local leader Ram Bachchan Singh …

Uttar Pradesh roles out new rules for demolishing unauthorised constructions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttar Pradesh roles out new rules for demolishing unauthorised constructions

Hindustan Times  

The state of Uttar Pradesh has formulated a set of procedures for all agencies concerned to follow before taking up the demolition of unauthorised constructions in their respective areas. Uttar Pradesh roles out new rules for demolishing unauthorised constructions The latest directions were issued by the state urban development department to all local bodies on January 27 for compliance, and …

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 …

Supreme Court Upholds Lucknow-Akbarnagar Demolition Drive, Prevents Eviction Of Dwellers Before Giving Alternative Accommodation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Upholds Lucknow-Akbarnagar Demolition Drive, Prevents Eviction Of Dwellers Before Giving Alternative Accommodation

Live Law  

While upholding the demolition drive of the Lucknow Development Authority against unauthorized constructions in the Akbarnagar area of Lucknow city, the Supreme Court on Friday clarified that no slum dweller should be evicted without being given alternative accommodation.The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta upheld the Allahabad High Court's observations. While upholding the demolition drive of the Lucknow …

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, …

HC orders demolition of illegal building in Ghansoli
11 months, 3 weeks ago

HC orders demolition of illegal building in Ghansoli

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court recently ordered the demolition of a building in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, after it was found to be built illegally and without permission from the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra. HT Image According to the court, ‘a building that is wholly illegal cannot be regularised only by levying a fine and charging high fees.’ …

Roof over head basic right: Supreme Court on demolition of encroachments
1 year ago

Roof over head basic right: Supreme Court on demolition of encroachments

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that having a shelter is a basic right of an individual and that unauthorised colonies are bound to come up if there is a gap in government policies in providing affordable housing. The court's remark during the hearing of pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court’s order dismissing petitions against orders for demolishing of 24 …

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, …

Punjab and Haryana High Court stops demolition drive in Haryana’s Nuh district
1 year, 7 months ago

Punjab and Haryana High Court stops demolition drive in Haryana’s Nuh district

Live Mint  

Punjab and Haryana High Court has restrained the Haryana government from conducting a demolition drive in the state's Nuh district which was marred by communal violence last week. The High Court headed by Justice G S Sandhawalia took suo moto cognizance of the matter and asked the state government to not carry out any further demolition exercise until further orders. …

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 …

Uttarakhand: Anti-encroachment drive starts in Dehradun, over 700 illegal houses demolished
2 years ago

Uttarakhand: Anti-encroachment drive starts in Dehradun, over 700 illegal houses demolished

Op India  

On Sunday, 19th March 2023, a drive to demolish illegal encroachments in the Vikasnagar area near Dehradun was initiated by the local administrative authorities. देहरादून से लगे इलाक़े में 700 से अधिक मुस्लिम परिवारों ने सरकारी ज़मीन पर अवैध क़ब्जा किया हुआ था जिस पर अब बुलडोज़र चल गया है। ये सारे अवैध निर्माण धूल में मिला दिये गये हैं। …

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 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 …

Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura residents welcome SC stay on demolition of their homes
2 years, 2 months ago

Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura residents welcome SC stay on demolition of their homes

The Hindu  

People facing the demolition of their homes in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura expressed relief on Thursday as the Supreme Court stayed an Uttarakhand High Court order to remove encroachments from 29 acres of railway land. Earlier, local residents sat on a dharna in front of a mosque here, offering prayers ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on their plea challenging the High …

SC stays U’khand HC’s decision on eviction order in Haldwani
2 years, 2 months ago

SC stays U’khand HC’s decision on eviction order in Haldwani

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on 5 January has stayed the Uttarakhand High Court's decision directing authorities to remove encroachments from railway land in Uttarakhand's Haldwani. The apex court issued notices to the Railways and the state government seeking their responses on a batch of pleas challenging the high court order for removal of encroachments from railway land in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area. …

SC Stays HC Order On Haldwani Eviction, Issues Notice To U'Khand Govt, Railways
2 years, 2 months ago

SC Stays HC Order On Haldwani Eviction, Issues Notice To U'Khand Govt, Railways

ABP News  

Haldwani Encroachment Case: The Supreme Court has stayed Uttarakhand High Court's order directing the removal of encroachments from 29 acres of railway land in Haldwani saying that "50,000 people can’t be uprooted overnight". The apex court also issued notice to the Uttarakhand government and Indian Railways on the pleas challenging Uttarakhand High Court’s decision ordering the State authorities to remove …

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 …

'50,000 people can’t be uprooted overnight'- SC stays HC order in Haldwani land encroachments case
2 years, 2 months ago

'50,000 people can’t be uprooted overnight'- SC stays HC order in Haldwani land encroachments case

India TV News  

'50,000 people can’t be uprooted overnight'- SC stays HC order in Haldwani land encroachments case Haldwani land encroachments case: Earlier, the Nainital High Court ordered the eviction of over 4,000 homes located in the alleged encroached land. Haldwani land encroachments case: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed High Court order and issued a notice to the Uttarakhand government and Railways …

Bombay High Court Orders Demolition Of Illegal Portions Of Former BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's Hotel
2 years, 5 months ago

Bombay High Court Orders Demolition Of Illegal Portions Of Former BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's Hotel

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered demolition of substantial portions of former BJP MLA Narendra Mehta's Seven Eleven Hotel in Mira Road. The division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik allowed the PIL filed by one Faiyyaz Mullahji and directed all construction beyond 0.2 FSI to be demolished by Mehta within two months. Mullahji represented …

Can\'t impose ban on demolitions across states: SC
2 years, 8 months ago

Can\'t impose ban on demolitions across states: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass an interim direction staying the demolition of properties of accused involved in violent protests across various states. The top court was hearing pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh government and other states to ensure that no further demolition of properties of alleged accused …

Demolitions Not Punitive Actions Against Rioting But For Violations; Due Process Of Law Followed : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Demolitions Not Punitive Actions Against Rioting But For Violations; Due Process Of Law Followed : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The State of Uttar Pradesh has submitted before the Supreme Court that the recent demolitions carried out in Kanpur and Prayagraj were done by Local Development Authorities strictly in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. The State has however further submitted that in both cases, certain portions of the two illegal/ non-compliant structures in question …

SC on UP demolitions: Authorities should strictly follow due process under law
2 years, 9 months ago

SC on UP demolitions: Authorities should strictly follow due process under law

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Stating that "everything should be fair" and authorities should strictly follow due procedure under the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Uttar Pradesh government and its authorities three days to respond to pleas alleging that houses of those accused in last week's violence were illegally demolished. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, …

UP Demolitions Can't Take Place Without Notices: Supreme Court Asks State To Comply With Procedure & Laws
2 years, 9 months ago

UP Demolitions Can't Take Place Without Notices: Supreme Court Asks State To Comply With Procedure & Laws

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government not to carry out demolition activities except in accordance with the procedure established by law. Advocate CU Singh, appearing for the Petitioner, submitted that taking advantage of the fact that status quo was not applicable to Uttar Pradesh, the state authorities proceeded to bulldoze the properties of persons allegedly involved …

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy
2 years, 9 months ago

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the “extra-legal” and “precipitative action” of demolition of the residential properties of the accused allegedly involved in the recent violence that erupted in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh in the wake of the “objectionable and offensive remarks” about Prophet Mohammed by two leaders of the …

Plea urges Supreme Court to step in to prevent U.P. demolitions
2 years, 9 months ago

Plea urges Supreme Court to step in to prevent U.P. demolitions

The Hindu  

A prominent Muslim body on Monday urged the Supreme Court to step in against officials in Uttar Pradesh who have violated the “rule of law” by using bulldozers to raze the homes of people linked to riots which broke out in the State following objectionable remarks allegedly made by two now-sacked BJP functionaries against Prophet Muhammed. Section 10 of the …

Prophet Remark Row: Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind Moves Supreme Court Against Alleged Vengeful Demolitions In Uttar Pradesh
2 years, 9 months ago

Prophet Remark Row: Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind Moves Supreme Court Against Alleged Vengeful Demolitions In Uttar Pradesh

Live Law  

In an another important development in the Prophet Remark Row and the demolitions thereafter, Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind has moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to the State of Uttar Pradesh to ensure that no further demolitions are carried out in the State without following due process. The applicant has sought directions to initiate action against officials responsible for the houses demolished …

Jahangirpuri demolition not the first instance where a court order was not followed
2 years, 11 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 …

Jahangirpuri demolition case: Who said what in today's Supreme Court hearing
2 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

Jahangirpuri demolition to remain halted; Supreme Court says may take ‘serious view’ of drive executed after order
2 years, 11 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 …

Supreme Court stepped in to stop demolition in Delhi’s violence-hit Jahangirpuri
2 years, 11 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 …

Jahangirpuri drive a ‘targeted demolition’: Asaduddin Owaisi
2 years, 11 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 …

Khori Gaon Demolitions- Will Make Efforts To Complete Rehabilitation Process By April 2022 : Faridabad Municipal Corporation Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Khori Gaon Demolitions- Will Make Efforts To Complete Rehabilitation Process By April 2022 : Faridabad Municipal Corporation Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Faridabad Municipal Corporation has informed the Supreme Court that it will make all efforts to complete the process of rehabilitation with respect to the Khori Gaon demolitions by 30th April 2022, including handing over the possession of the flats to eligible applicants. In the first week of August, the Apex Court had asked the State of Haryana to expedite …

Allahabad HC Stays Demolition Of Azam Khan's Resort Allegedly Built On Govt Land [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad HC Stays Demolition Of Azam Khan's Resort Allegedly Built On Govt Land [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a plea filed by MP Azam Khan's wife Tazeen Fatima, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday stayed the orders on demolition of their "Hamsafar Resort", situated in UP's Rampur District. While directing Ms. Fatima to avail her statutory remedy under the Section 27 UP Urban Planning and Development Act, the Division bench comprising Justices Shashi Kant Gupta and Piyush …

Bombay HC Gives Interim Relief To Kapil Sharma On Building Demolition [Read Petition]
8 years, 5 months ago

Bombay HC Gives Interim Relief To Kapil Sharma On Building Demolition [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday ordered an interim stay on a notice issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation dated April 28, 2016, that directed demolition of portions of an 18-storey building, in which comedian Kapil Sharma owns a flat, in Goregaon.Sharma, who had challenged the said order, stated in his petition that he had not carried out any unauthorised …

Bombay HC Gives Interim Relief To Kapil Sharma On Building Demolition [Read Petition]
8 years, 5 months ago

Bombay HC Gives Interim Relief To Kapil Sharma On Building Demolition [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday ordered an interim stay on a notice issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation dated April 28, 2016, that directed demolition of portions of an 18-storey building, in which comedian Kapil Sharma owns a flat, in Goregaon.Sharma, who had challenged the said order, stated in his petition that he had not carried out any unauthorised …

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