Babri demolition case: SC asks UP govt to pass orders in 2 weeks on extension of special judge's tenure conducting trial
5 years, 7 months ago

Babri demolition case: SC asks UP govt to pass orders in 2 weeks on extension of special judge's tenure conducting trial

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The SC asked the UP govt to pass orders within two weeks on the extension of tenure of the special judge conducting the trial in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to pass orders within two weeks on the extension of tenure of the special judge conducting the trial in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, involving BJP veterans LK Advani, MM Joshi and Uma Bharti, in Lucknow. The bench asked senior advocate Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the state, to consider all the five requests within two weeks time saying these requests appears to be reasonable. The apex court had on 19 July extended the special judge’s tenure till the completion of trial and delivery of the verdict in the case.

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Illegal demolition of houses: SC terms the act of UP govt as 'inhumane & illegal'; orders Rs 10 lakh compensation
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Illegal demolition of houses: SC terms the act of UP govt as 'inhumane & illegal'; orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh govt was at the receiving end on Tuesday, as the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Yogi Adityanath government and Prayagraj Development Authority over the illegal act of demolishing homes without following the due process of law. Warning the UP govt for its lackadaisical attitude in not following the due process of law, a …

DDA cancels demolition of three temples in Delhi after protests
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Demolition of property: Supreme Court seeks response from Maharashtra authority on contempt plea
1 week, 2 days ago

Demolition of property: Supreme Court seeks response from Maharashtra authority on contempt plea

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Maharashtra authority on a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for demolition of a house and shop in Sindhudurg district over alleged anti-India slogan during a cricket match. The petitioner has claimed the demolition was conducted by the authorities after a frivolous compliant was filed about alleged raising of an anti-India …

'Approach HC': Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Accused Persons' Houses In Gujarat
4 weeks, 2 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 …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To UP Authorities In Contempt Petition Over Part-Demolition Of Mosque; Stays Further Demolition
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Sambhal property demolition: SC asks petitioner to approach jurisdictional HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sambhal property demolition: SC asks petitioner to approach jurisdictional HC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked a petitioner, who was seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Sambhal authorities for allegedly violating its verdict on demolition of properties, to approach the jurisdictional High Court. "We find that the issue can be best addressed by the jurisdictional high court," the bench said, while granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the High …

Sambhal demolition: Supreme Court to hear contempt action plea against authorities after a week
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case

Live Law  

In pleas challenging withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court today expressed disinclination to pass any interim order regarding ongoing investigation by Karnataka Lokayukta.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter, arising out of. In pleas challenging …

The Babri Demolition and the Judiciary: Ineptitude or Incompetence?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Babri Demolition and the Judiciary: Ineptitude or Incompetence?

Live Law  

On the thirty-second anniversary of the shameful demolition of the Babri Masjid, we see that the Pandora's box has been opened. What is of special interest is his summary of the proceedings in the Supreme Court in the weeks and months prior to the demolition – writ petitions were pending in both the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court …

Photo Essay: The Babri Masjid demolition, 32 years ago
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Photo Essay: The Babri Masjid demolition, 32 years ago

India Today  

The demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, marked a pivotal moment in India's history, fuelling debates over religion, politics, and identity. Leaders Addressing the Crowd BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani’s speeches galvanised the masses, stoking passions that culminated in the Babri Masjid's demolition. Riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in Seelampur The Aftermath The destruction …

Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability
4 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Bahraich demolition process: HC to hear PIL on Nov 18
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bahraich demolition process: HC to hear PIL on Nov 18

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday directed to list a public interest litigation petition on November 18 challenging demolition notices served to several people after the October 13 violence in Bahraich district. A division bench of Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi passed the order on the PIL petition filed by the Association For …

SC issues guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition
4 months, 3 weeks ago

SC issues guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down the first-ever guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by state authorities, ruling that citizens’ voices cannot be “throttled by a threat of destroying their properties” and that such “bulldozer justice” has no place in a society governed by rule of law. There is a grave danger that if high-handed and unlawful behaviour is permitted by …

15 Days to Respond to Demolition Notices in Bahraich Case: Court Grants Extension to Accused
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5 months, 1 week ago

15 Days to Respond to Demolition Notices in Bahraich Case: Court Grants Extension to Accused

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has granted 15 days to the affected persons to respond to the demolition notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh Government. The court noted that the notices did not indicate the number of houses situated on kilometer 38 of Kundasar-Mahasi-Nanpara-Maharajganj, District Road, that have been duly authorized for construction. The court also observed that the authorities have …

Supreme Court upholds demolition of encroachments at Akbar Nagar in Lucknow
10 months, 3 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 …

Society Needs More Time To File Reply Than An Individual, Allahabad High Court While Quashing Demolition Notice Against Radhasoami Satsang Sabha
1 year, 4 months ago

Society Needs More Time To File Reply Than An Individual, Allahabad High Court While Quashing Demolition Notice Against Radhasoami Satsang Sabha

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the demolition orders passed by Tehsildar, Agra against Radhasoami Satsang Sabha on grounds of violation of principles of natural justice. The society and the office bearers of the society has a duty to defend the society and also the individual who constituted it after observing the due procedure as provided by the bye-laws of …

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (6th Nov-12th Nov)
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup (6th Nov-12th Nov)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Vishnubhai Ganpatbhai Patel and another v. State of Gujarat 2023 LiveLaw 955 Bambhaniya Sagar Vasharambhai v. Union Of India 2023 LiveLaw 956 Lombardi Engineering Ltd v. State of Uttarakhand 2023 LiveLaw 958 Union of India & Ors v Dilip Paul 2023 LiveLaw 959 C. RAJENDRAN. v. UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT 2023 LiveLaw 960 Manjunath v. State of Karnataka 2023 …

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 …

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, …

Plea filed against demolition drive near Mathura temple
1 year, 7 months ago

Plea filed against demolition drive near Mathura temple

Hindustan Times  

Agra: A plea seeking a stay on a demolition drive at a railway land near Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi was filed in a Mathura court on Thursday, a day after authorities razed at least 60 houses on ground of alleged encroachment. On Wednesday, railway authorities, along with the local police and administration, removed alleged encroachment at Nai Basti According to petitioner …

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 …

Supreme Court Vacates Stay In A 16 Year Old Criminal Appeal; Pulls Up Appellant-Lawyer Who Sought Repeated Adjournments
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Vacates Stay In A 16 Year Old Criminal Appeal; Pulls Up Appellant-Lawyer Who Sought Repeated Adjournments

Live Law  

The Supreme Court vacated a stay order in a 16 year old criminal appeal as it pulled up the appellant-lawyer for seeking repeated adjournments.On 19 October 2006, Gulshan Bajwa, a lawyer, was convicted by the Delhi High Court finding him guilty of criminal contempt of making reckless and undesirable allegations against the Judges. The Supreme Court vacated a stay order …

Calcutta High Court Pulls Up Civic Body Chairman For Issuing Demolition Notice To Sessions Judge
1 year, 11 months ago

Calcutta High Court Pulls Up Civic Body Chairman For Issuing Demolition Notice To Sessions Judge

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday pulled up the Chairman of English Bazar Municipality of Malda District for issuing a notice to the District and Sessions Judge, Malda for the demolition of a building being constructed within the court premises. The division bench of the Acting Chief Justice T. S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya told Advocate General S. N. …

Delhi excise policy scam: High Court issues notice to CBI on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail plea
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi excise policy scam: High Court issues notice to CBI on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail plea

India TV News  

Delhi excise policy case: In a recent development to the excise policy scam case, the Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bail plea. Sisodia moves High Court Earlier on Wednesday, Sisodia had moved the Delhi High Court challenging the March 31 …

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 …

AIMPLB to Move SC Against CBI Court Acquittal of 32 Accused in Babri Masjid Demolition Case
2 years, 3 months ago

AIMPLB to Move SC Against CBI Court Acquittal of 32 Accused in Babri Masjid Demolition Case

News 18  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board will move the Supreme Court against a CBI special court acquittal of all the 32 accused in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, an official of the board said on Wednesday. The CBI court had on September 30, 2020 acquitted the accused including former deputy prime minister L K Advani in the case …

Babri Masjid demolition case: AIMPLB to move SC against CBI court acquittal of 32 accused
2 years, 3 months ago

Babri Masjid demolition case: AIMPLB to move SC against CBI court acquittal of 32 accused

Firstpost  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board will move the Supreme Court against a CBI special court acquittal of all the 32 accused in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case, an official of the board said on Wednesday. Ayodhya: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board will move the Supreme Court against a CBI special court acquittal of all the …

Babri mosque demolition: Allahabad High Court dismisses plea against acquittal of LK Advani, other accused
2 years, 4 months ago

Babri mosque demolition: Allahabad High Court dismisses plea against acquittal of LK Advani, other accused

India TV News  

Highlights Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea challenging the acquittal of 32 accused in Babri masjid case The appellants have no locus standi in the matter which includes former Dy PM LK Advani A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha, Saroj Yadav rejected the appeal by two Ayodhya residents Babri mosque demolition case: The Allahabad High Court today dismissed a …

Babri Demolition Case: Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment On Maintainability Of Appeal Against Acquittal Order
2 years, 5 months ago

Babri Demolition Case: Allahabad High Court Reserves Judgment On Maintainability Of Appeal Against Acquittal Order

Live Law  

Essentially, the plea has been filed challenging the Judgment of Special CBI Judge S K Yadav holding held that the demolition of the mosque was not premeditated and that there was no criminal conspiracy behind it. The instant plea has been filed by two Ayodhya residents - Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad who claimed to have witnessed the …

Babri Demolition: HC Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Plea Against Acquittal Of Advani, Others
2 years, 5 months ago

Babri Demolition: HC Reserves Order On Maintainability Of Plea Against Acquittal Of Advani, Others

ABP News  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday reserved its order on the issue of maintainability of an appeal challenging the acquittal of all 32 accused, including former deputy prime minister LK Advani, in the Babri mosque demolition case. A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents – Haji Mahmood …

Babri Demolition Case: Prosecution’s Case Was Half-baked, We Were Ignored, Ayodhya Residents Tell Allahabad HC
2 years, 5 months ago

Babri Demolition Case: Prosecution’s Case Was Half-baked, We Were Ignored, Ayodhya Residents Tell Allahabad HC

News 18  

In the criminal appeal moved against the acquittal of 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case, the counsel for the appellants on Monday submitted that the prosecution and the investigators failed to perform their duties and did not put up a strong case before the CBI court. Senior advocate Mohemmed Amir Naqvi, on behalf of the appellants, argued before …

Mumbai: High Court orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Narayan Rane's bungalow
2 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai: High Court orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Narayan Rane's bungalow

India TV News  

Highlights The unauthorised construction had violated the FSI and CRZ rules, the high court said The court directed the BMC to demolish the unauthorised parts of the bungalow within two weeks The bench also imposed a cost of Rs 10 lakh on Rane Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction …

DC Edit | Relief without sufficient cause
2 years, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Relief without sufficient cause

Deccan Chronicle  

You cannot keep flogging a dead horse, the Supreme Court told the counsel for the petitioner while winding up a contempt case against former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh and BJP leaders L.K. The court referred to two facts while deciding to close the proceedings in the case — one, a larger bench of the court considered and decided …

Supreme Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against UP Govt Over Demolition Of Babri Masjid
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Closes Contempt Proceedings Against UP Govt Over Demolition Of Babri Masjid

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the contempt proceedings pending in relation to the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992. The contempt petition was filed by one Mohammed Aslam Bhure in 1992 against the State of Uttar Pradesh for violation of the undertaking given to the Court regarding maintenance of law and order in the area.A bench comprising Justices Sanjay …

SC closes all cases pertaining to 2002 Gujarat riots and petitions against 1992 Babri Masjid demolition
2 years, 7 months ago

SC closes all cases pertaining to 2002 Gujarat riots and petitions against 1992 Babri Masjid demolition

Firstpost  

Closing all the proceedings arising out of 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat, the apex court said that with the passage of time, the cases have become infructuous New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed all the cases and proceedings arising out of 2002 Godhra communal riots in Gujarat and the demolition of the Babri mosque in 1992. SC closes …

Babri Demolition Case: Allahabad HC Grants 2 Weeks' Time To CBI, State Govt To File Objection On Appeal Against Acquittal Order
2 years, 8 months ago

Babri Demolition Case: Allahabad HC Grants 2 Weeks' Time To CBI, State Govt To File Objection On Appeal Against Acquittal Order

Live Law  

Now, on Monday, the Bench of Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Saroj Yadav granted two weeks' time to the CBI and CBI to file their objections to the Plea and listed the matter for further hearing on September 5. It may be noted that on July 18, when the revision plea came before the single judge, the Senior Counsel Syed …

Babri Demolition Case: Allahabad HC To Decide On Admissibility Of 'Criminal Appeal' Against Order Acquitting LK Advani, 31 Others
2 years, 8 months ago

Babri Demolition Case: Allahabad HC To Decide On Admissibility Of 'Criminal Appeal' Against Order Acquitting LK Advani, 31 Others

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court is set to hear a plea filed against the order of the Special CBI Court at Lucknow that acquitted all 32 persons accused of hatching the criminal conspiracy behind the demolition of the Babri Masjid mosque on December 6, 1992.The plea, originally filed in 2021 as a criminal revision plea will now be treated as a …

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 …

Plea Against "Bulldozer" Action : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
2 years, 9 months ago

Plea Against "Bulldozer" Action : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the plea filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind against the demolition actions carried out by authorities in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly as a punitive measure against persons accused of rioting during protests held in Kanpur and Prayagraj against remarks on Prophet Muhammad.A vacation bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sudhanshu Dhulia will hear the matter.The UP. The …

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 …

DC EDIT | Bulldozers: SC’s signal to UP govt crystal clear
2 years, 9 months ago

DC EDIT | Bulldozers: SC’s signal to UP govt crystal clear

Deccan Chronicle  

There is, in fact, nothing new in what the Supreme Court told the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday: Any action by the government should be in accordance with the law; there cannot be retaliatory demolitions; the rule of law should prevail. The court’s unequivocal and forceful comments came with regard to the Uttar Pradesh government’s latest run over the law, …

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, …

No Stay on 'Bulldozer Action', SC Sets 3-Day Deadline for UP Govt to Reply on Kanpur Flare-up Demolitions
2 years, 9 months ago

No Stay on 'Bulldozer Action', SC Sets 3-Day Deadline for UP Govt to Reply on Kanpur Flare-up Demolitions

News 18  

Saying it cannot put a stay on demolitions, the Supreme Court on Thursday granted three days’ time to the Uttar Pradesh government and other respondents to file their objections over the fresh pleas filed by Jamiat-E-Ulema Hind seeking to stop demolition drives in the state amid the aftermath of Kanpur violence. The plea was filed in the backdrop of Uttar …

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