The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttarakhand Government to file a detailed report with site plans on illegal constructions over forest land. The court flagged alleged collusion and warned against continued encroachment on protected forest area
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the status quo on demolitions of illegal constructions in DLF City, Gurgaon, following PIL petitions from residents. The court has requested a state response within four weeks and halted further construction. Residents argue their rights to fair hearings were violated amidst claims of unlawful demolition notices.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing homes in Prayagraj without proper legal procedures, describing the actions as shocking. The court stated that residents were unfairly treated and emphasized the need for due process. It allowed petitioners to rebuild homes, pending appeals, but they must bear future demolition costs if unsuccessful.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (31st Jan) denied a request to allow the “Urs” festival to take place from February 1 to February 3 at a demolished dargah in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. A bench consisting of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih heard arguments, including submissions from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Gujarat government. Mehta explained that all illegal constructions on the land, including temples, had been demolished.
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Today(on 19th March), Justice Amrita Singh of the Calcutta High Court criticized the slow response of Kolkata Municipality in addressing illegal constructions, such as a disputed five-story building in Ekbalpur. Despite the court’s directive, demolition of the illegal construction remains pending after 30 days, prompting questions about the delay and need for transparency. The next hearing is set for April 9, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.