The Supreme Court strongly reprimanded a petitioner while hearing a plea linked to the alleged illegal demolition of Manoj Tibrewal’s house and shop in Uttar Pradesh. Calling the applicant a “busybody”, the Bench dismissed the application with costs, refusing to hear any further submissions.
The Orissa High Court criticized the State for unlawfully demolishing a community centre, labeling it “bulldozer justice.” The Court ordered Rs 10 lakh in compensation for violating citizens’ rights, emphasizing the erosion of legal legitimacy and the necessity of adhering to judicial processes. It affirmed the importance of due process in state actions.
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted the eviction of 115 families in Okhla by the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department, which issued eviction notices despite lacking legal ownership of the land. The next hearing is scheduled for August 4, allowing residents to challenge the notices deemed arbitrary and illegal.
NEW DELHI: Today, 6th May: The Supreme Court of India came down heavily on a Deputy Collector from Andhra Pradesh, who had earlier served as a Tahsildar in Guntur district. The officer was found guilty of acting against the orders of the Andhra Pradesh High Court by forcibly evicting slum-dwellers and demolishing their huts. This action led to the displacement of several poor families and raised serious concerns about contempt of court and abuse of power.
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.
Today, On 13th November, the Supreme Court mandated strict guidelines against arbitrary demolitions linked to accused individuals, emphasizing accountability. Demolitions require prior notice, a 15-day appeal period, and must be documented. Officials failing to comply may face contempt charges and must restore demolished properties at their expense. These directives apply nationwide.
The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) declined a request for an interim status quo on the demolition of Muslim religious structures in Gujarat, informed by the state’s assurance that the land will remain government-owned. Ongoing legal disputes include challenges to earlier court decisions and concerns over alleged unauthorized demolitions impacting recognized sites. Further hearings are scheduled.
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The Supreme Court (25th Oct) refused to maintain the status quo on alleged illegal demolitions of Muslim places of worship in Gujarat. Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan deemed it unnecessary to issue an order. The case involved a contempt petition concerning demolitions without prior approval, with conflicting claims about land ownership.