The Delhi High Court ruled that no houses or families can live on the Yamuna floodplains, even if the land is claimed as a graveyard or for religious use. Calling the situation “quite disturbing”, the Court ordered fencing, eviction of occupants, and strict action against all illegal constructions.
Today(on 14th June),The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to permit the demolition of a Shiva Temple on the Yamuna floodplains. Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih found no fault with the High Court’s order and questioned the petitioner-samiti’s standing to challenge the demolition.
