Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mow down illegal construction in disgraced former cop Sanjiv Bhatt’s house
6 years, 7 months ago

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mow down illegal construction in disgraced former cop Sanjiv Bhatt’s house

Op India  

Days after his security cover was withdrawn by the Gujarat Government, Supreme Court today denied him any relief, whereby the illegal construction over the common wall in his bungalow will be demolished. As per reports, in 2011, his neighbour Pravin Patel had filed a plea in the High Court claiming that Bhatt had started a two-storey construction over common boundary wall. In 2012, the court asked the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to take action, following which a notice was issued to remove the construction in 3 days or the authorities will demolish it. On 12th July, the AMC reached to execute the High Court order of demolishing the construction but Bhatt got a stay from Supreme Court to halt the demolishment drive till 30th July.

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Bombay HC slams Thane Municipal Corporation for inaction against illegal mosque and prayer hall, orders demolition after Ramzan
1 week, 1 day ago

Bombay HC slams Thane Municipal Corporation for inaction against illegal mosque and prayer hall, orders demolition after Ramzan

Op India  

On 10th March, the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Thane Municipal Corporation for failing to demolish an illegal mosque and prayer hall despite prior court orders. The illegal structure in question was constructed without municipal approval on encroached land that is reportedly owned by New Shri Swami Samarth Borivade Housing Company Private Limited. It is also necessary …

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

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 …

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 Issues Notice To BMC Commissioner On Contempt Plea Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Mumbai Gurudwara, Directs Status Quo
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To BMC Commissioner On Contempt Plea Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Mumbai Gurudwara, Directs Status Quo

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition filed against Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, alleging illegal demolition of a Gurudwara in violation of the Court's stay order on demolitions in the 'bulldozer matter'. She also informed that solid waste management department has written to the assistant municipal commissioner, calling the subject structure a dargah. Two other similar …

Sanjauli mosque: Shimla court rejects application of Muslim organisation against order to demolish 3 storeys
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanjauli mosque: Shimla court rejects application of Muslim organisation against order to demolish 3 storeys

Hindustan Times  

Shimla, The district court here on Saturday dismissed an application filed by the All Himachal Muslim Organisation challenging the October 5 order of the Municipal Commissioner's Court to demolish three "illegally" built storeys of Sanjauli mosque. Sanjauli mosque: Shimla court rejects application of Muslim organisation against order to demolish 3 storeys Counsel of All Himachal Muslim Organisation Vishva Bhushan told …

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 …

SC on Demolition Action: How can a house be demolished just because he is an accused
6 months, 3 weeks ago

SC on Demolition Action: How can a house be demolished just because he is an accused

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the bulldozing of homes and private properties of persons accused of crimes or even their relatives by States as a possible act of public retribution, saying the law does not permit the destruction of the family shelters of even convicts. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for the Uttar Pradesh government which has been blamed for …

SIT to probe into Jai Bhim Nagar demolitions: HC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SIT to probe into Jai Bhim Nagar demolitions: HC

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday directed the additional commissioner of police Sashi Kumar Meena to constitute a special investigation team to probe the violence that accompanied the demolition of nearly 650 tenements in Powai’s Jai Bhim Nagar on June 6. Most of the inhabitants of Jai Bhim Nagar, whose houses were demolished despite a 2021 government resolution prohibiting …

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.’ …

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 …

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, …

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 …

UP Demolitions Fall Into Larger Pan-India Pattern, Can Our Courts Not Stop This?
2 years, 9 months ago

UP Demolitions Fall Into Larger Pan-India Pattern, Can Our Courts Not Stop This?

The Quint  

But there's a lot more design to this playbook. Delhi High Court lawyer Harshit Anand told The Quint that "the modus operandi which the State is adopting to carry out demolitions is designed to render civil remedy infructuous." "In such a case, the only forum that the aggrieved person is left with is a constitutional court which can stay such …

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 …

Demolition drive to continue for illegal construction, says Delhi BJP chief
2 years, 10 months ago

Demolition drive to continue for illegal construction, says Delhi BJP chief

India Today  

Ahead of civic body polls in the national capital, BJP's Delhi unit chief Adesh Gupta has said that bulldozers will continue to do what they are meant for. The court's orders will be strictly followed at Jahangirpuri but in the rest of Delhi, we will continue demolition of illegal buildings," said Adesh Gupta, president, Delhi BJP. The party president has …

Jahangirpuri demolition: Our peace bulldozed into despair | OPINION
2 years, 11 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 …

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 …

No demolition in Jahangirpuri for now, next hearing in 2 weeks | What happened in Supreme Court today
2 years, 11 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 LIVE Updates: Congress delegation stopped by police from entering violence-hit area
2 years, 11 months ago

Jahangirpuri LIVE Updates: Congress delegation stopped by police from entering violence-hit area

India TV News  

Jahangirpuri LIVE Updates: Congress delegation stopped by police from entering violence-hit area The apex court also said that it will take a serious view of the demolition on Wednesday, which was carried out even after its orders though the NDMC Mayor was informed. The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the status quo until further orders on the issue of demolition …

Supreme Court to hear Jahangirpuri demolition case; Union minister says no difference between Congress, Muslim League
2 years, 11 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, 11 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, 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 …

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 …

Gareeb Nawaz Masjid Demolition- Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt Response On Plea For Quashing Of FIR Over 'The Wire' Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Gareeb Nawaz Masjid Demolition- Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt Response On Plea For Quashing Of FIR Over 'The Wire' Report

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today sought the reply of the Uttar Pradesh Government on a plea filed by 2 Journalists and the news portal 'The Wire' seeking quashing of FIR registered against them for their report on Gareeb Nawaz Masjid Demolition.The FIR in question was registered against them for their report on the alleged Gareeb Nawaz Mosque illegal. The Allahabad …

Gareeb Nawaz Masjid Demolition : Mosque Committee Moves Allahabad High Court To Quash FIR Over 'The Wire' Report
3 years, 8 months ago

Gareeb Nawaz Masjid Demolition : Mosque Committee Moves Allahabad High Court To Quash FIR Over 'The Wire' Report

Live Law  

The Secretary of the Gareeb Nawaz Masjid Committee, Mohammad Anees and a Barabanki resident named Mohd. Naeem have approached the Allahabad High Court seeking quashing of the First Information Report registered against them by the Uttar Pradesh Police. The FIR in question was registered against them & news portal, The Wire and its two journalists, who are associated with the …

Lodhi Road Mosque Anti-Demolition Plea: Delhi High Court Directs Govt. To Fill Vacancies In Waqf Tribunal Expeditiously
3 years, 11 months ago

Lodhi Road Mosque Anti-Demolition Plea: Delhi High Court Directs Govt. To Fill Vacancies In Waqf Tribunal Expeditiously

Live Law  

Hearing a plea by the Delhi Waqf Board challenging the demolition order of an ancient mosque alongside on Lodhi Road in New Delhi, for use of the land by the Central Reserve Police Force, a single judge bench of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva has directed the Delhi Government to expeditiously fill up vacancies in the Delhi Waqf Tribunal - which is …

Bombay HC allows Kangana to add Sanjay Raut as party in office demolition case
4 years, 6 months ago

Bombay HC allows Kangana to add Sanjay Raut as party in office demolition case

Live Mint  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday allowed Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut to add Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut and the officer who passed the order for the demolition of her Mumbai office as parties in the case. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had recently filed another affidavit in the High Court opposing Ranaut's plea against the demolition and seeking ₹2 crore …

Modi Govt Can’t Shut Babri Demolition Case Even As Mandir Firms Up
4 years, 8 months ago

Modi Govt Can’t Shut Babri Demolition Case Even As Mandir Firms Up

The Quint  

However, it cannot be overlooked that the apex court’s judgement was based on “possessory title” having little to do with what transpired on 6 December 1992 in Ayodhya. In fact, it is necessary to remind all, the two leaders most importantly, what the five judges, who waded through the legal minefield after several preceding worthies skirted past it during their …

Babri Masjid demolition case | Supreme Court fixes August 31 as new deadline for judgement
4 years, 10 months ago

Babri Masjid demolition case | Supreme Court fixes August 31 as new deadline for judgement

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed a CBI court trying senior BJP leaders for the Babri Masjid demolition to deliver the judgment by August 31, 2020. However, given the original time frame and the extended time frame, the effort must now be to complete the proceedings and deliver judgment latest by August 31, 2020.” Extended deadline The Bench said Mr. …

SC Refuses To Extend Time To Demolish Buildings Built In Violation Of CRZ Regulations [Read Order]
5 years, 10 months ago

SC Refuses To Extend Time To Demolish Buildings Built In Violation Of CRZ Regulations [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court rejected the plea seeking extension of time for demolition is of the buildings which were built in violation of Coastal Regulatory Zone Regulations within the prohibited area of CRZ Category in Maradu Municipality of Ernakulam District in Kerala. But the bench comprising of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice MR Shah said: "We are of the view that …

Babri Masjid demolition case: Supreme Court seeks report from trial judge
6 years, 6 months ago

Babri Masjid demolition case: Supreme Court seeks report from trial judge

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Monday sought a report from a sessions judge in a Lucknow court on how he intends to complete the trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case involving BJP veterans LK Advani, MM Joshi and Uma Bharti within the April 2019 deadline. A bench of Justices RF Nariman and Indu Malhotra also sought the Uttar Pradesh government's response …

SC Stays Demolition Of Residential Premises Of Former Guj. Cop Sanjiv Bhatt And Wife Till 30th July [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

SC Stays Demolition Of Residential Premises Of Former Guj. Cop Sanjiv Bhatt And Wife Till 30th July [Read Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court has stayed the Gujarat High Court order directing demolition of residential premises of former Gujarat IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt and his wife Shweta Sanjiv Bhatt till 30th July 2018.This order is issued by a bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi,Justice R. Banumathi and Justice Navin Sinha on an oral mentioning made by Senior Advocate Harin P. Raval, the Senior …

CBI casual about demolition case, says court
12 years, 3 months ago

CBI casual about demolition case, says court

The Hindu  

On the 20th anniversary of the pulling down of the Babri Masjid at Ayodhya, the Supreme Court directed the Rae Bareli court to expedite the trial against BJP leader L.K. The Bench was hearing a special leave petition filed by the CBI against a judgment of the Allahabad High Court, which upheld the dropping of the conspiracy charge by the …

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