The Patna High Court strongly warned DM Dr. Tyagarajan S.M. to remove illegal encroachments in four weeks. The bench said if not done, it would be seen as defiance of court orders, leading to contempt action.
The Telangana High Court has postponed the Kancha Gachibowli land case hearing to April 7, 2025, while temporarily halting tree cutting and excavation on the disputed 400 acres. Environmental concerns have prompted public interest litigations against alleged illegal activities. The Supreme Court has also intervened, directing a stop to deforestation.
Today, On 28th March, The Supreme Court advised HD Kumaraswamy to approach the High Court regarding the eviction notice issued to him in a land grabbing case. The court clarified that he was not a party to the contempt proceedings linked to the notice. Kumaraswamy is expected to present his case before the High Court for further legal recourse. The matter has sparked fresh political and legal debate.
New Delhi, February 28, 2025: The Supreme Court of India ordered a stay on any new construction or renovation work at centuries-old religious sites located inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi. This includes the 13th-century Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid, which hold deep religious significance. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea from Zameer Ahmed Jumlana. He had approached the court to safeguard these historical religious structures from demolition.
Today, On 27th January, the Supreme Court announced it would hear pleas, including a contempt petition, against Gujarat authorities for allegedly demolishing residential and religious buildings in Gir Somnath district without its prior approval. The case will be taken up in three weeks. The petition claims that the demolitions were carried out in violation of the court’s order. This hearing will address the legality of these actions and their impact on affected people.
The Supreme Court of India intervened to aid homebuyers affected by Unitech Ltd.’s financial troubles and project delays. The court granted an exemption from RERA registration for Unitech’s housing projects, facilitating stalled loan disbursements and appointing government oversight to address ongoing issues, ensuring faster project completion and accountability for past mismanagement.
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The Supreme Court granted Uttarakhand two months to finalize a rehabilitation plan for residents facing eviction from railway land in Haldwani. The court emphasized the need for appropriate rehabilitation measures due to the human aspect of the issue. The case involves thousands of encroachments, with residents seeking to prove their legitimate rights to the land.
Today, On 27th August, The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to set up teams to inspect and remove encroachments on national highways, aiming to maintain traffic flow. The court instructed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to form inspection teams and develop a portal for public reporting of encroachments. The matter will be revisited on October 14.
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.