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The Supreme Court Today (May 10th) upheld the Allahabad High Court’s Order of planned demolitions of illegal settlements along the Kukrail riverbank in Akbar Nagar, affecting approximately 15,000 residents.
On 30th April: The Delhi High Court expressed concern about unauthorized constructions on Waqf properties, highlighting the lack of oversight. It emphasized the need for effective monitoring. The court discussed a specific case in Nizamuddin East and questioned the authorities about the ongoing dispute between the Waqf Board and the Delhi Development Authority. There are also concerns about the administrator’s actions.
The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL challenging the Sunehri Bagh Mosque demolition, citing pending similar petitions. The court noted the Delhi Waqf Board’s actions to protect waqf properties and closed the petition. The petitioner’s request to quash a public notice seeking mosque removal due to traffic congestion was also mentioned as the proceedings continue before a single judge.
Nuh Demolitions: Haryana Government Denies Communal Targeting In the wake of the recent demolition drive in Nuh, Haryana, Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata has asserted that the government’s actions were not influenced by any “pick and choose policy” based on caste, creed, or religion. The statement was made in response to concerns raised by the Punjab […]