The Allahabad High Court directed the Lucknow Nagar Nigam to begin legal action for removing 72 illegal encroachments near the District and Sessions Court. These structures included advocate chambers and small shops surrounding the old High Court premises.
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.