A Delhi court remanded eight accused to 12 days’ judicial custody over violence during an anti-encroachment demolition near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Turkman Gate. The Tis Hazari court ordered custody till January 21 after their production.
Today, On 29th December, The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging demolition of a structure a madarsa on Mehrauli–Badarpur Road. CJI Surya Kant said, “If it were a historical structure, we could have examined it, but this concerns an illegal slum-area structure.”
Today, On 7th November, Supreme Court declined to interfere in the demolition of Ujjain’s 200-year-old Takiya Mosque, observing that the action was taken under a statutory framework and that the government had already provided due compensation before the demolition.
The Supreme Court has ordered that all stay orders by the Delhi High Court and MCD tribunal on unauthorised constructions in Chandni Chowk will end from December 31. Authorities, with police support, can now proceed with demolition and removal.
Demolition of Ajmer’s Seven Wonders Park began on Friday, six months after the Supreme Court ordered its removal. The Ajmer Development Authority started dismantling the site ahead of the September 17 deadline set by the district administration.
The Batla House demolition case Today (May 29) reached the Supreme Court. Residents are protesting against the eviction notice, claiming the order is unfair and sudden. CJI Gavai confirmed that hearing will be held next week.
CJI Gavai announced that during the summer vacation, only urgent cases involving imminent death, execution, or house demolition will be heard. He emphasized that non-urgent cases will be scheduled later, while some judges are voluntarily working to address backlogs, despite many lawyers’ reluctance to participate during this period.
Today, On 13th May, The Supreme Court has sought a reply from the Uttarakhand government regarding a contempt plea, alleging that the Dehradun administration demolished a dargah registered as waqf property despite the Waqf Amendment stay.
Today, On 12th May, The Delhi High Court ordered the demolition of Madrasi Camp from June 1, stressing that clearing the Barapullah drain is crucial before monsoon. It held that encroachers have no right beyond the right of rehabilitation.
The Supreme Court ruled that unauthorised constructions must be demolished, emphasising that the law should not protect rule-breakers. Allowing such actions would create a habit of ignoring rules and escaping responsibility.
