The Municipal Corporation of Delhi informed the Delhi High Court that homes linked to the accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi murder case were built on an encroached public street, claiming demolition can proceed without prior notice. The Court, however, orally asked authorities not to take further demolition action until the petitioners file a fresh plea.
The Delhi High Court directed the MCD to halt any demolition of houses belonging to the accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi murder case until the next hearing. The Court ordered authorities to maintain status quo after petitions were filed by the mothers of the accused fearing punitive demolition.
