Govt notifies waste management rules for construction and demolition of any structure
Extended Producer Responsibility will be regulated through a waste management plan.
Demolition
‘Jesus Christ taught us to forgive’: Meghalaya HC accepts Don Bosco management’s apology for demolishing building which was under consideration for ‘heritage building’
“Jesus Christ preached that the satisfaction one gets out of forgiveness is much more than what is reached by inflicting the pain of punishment.”
Bombay HC directs Municipal Corpn., Thane to demolish remaining structure of illegal mosque at the end of Ramadan month
It is necessary for the law enforcers to imbibe in the minds of the citizens that the violation of law and/or opposition to implement the law by the State will not be countenanced and/or tolerated.
‘Cannot claim defence of illiteracy to perform illegal acts’; Bombay HC rejects Rs 5 crores compensation plea of a man whose illegally constructed house was demolished
“We have seen the rise in slums and illegal constructions in the State of Maharashtra over a period of time and no action has been taken to raze them. It is this inaction by the state authorities that fuels the desires of the persons like petitioners.”
Meghalaya HC issues contempt notice to Don Bosco Technical School management for demolishing School building which was under consideration for ‘heritage building’
“Perplexed and shocked at the most daring act committed by the management of the St. Anthony’s Lower Primary School.”
Supreme Court issues directions on unauthorised constructions and violation of building permission/plans
The Court strictly opined that constructions put up in violation of or deviation from the building plan approved by the local authority and the constructions which are audaciously put up without any building planning approval, cannot be encouraged.
No demolition across country till Oct 1 without SC’s permission: SC directs against bulldozer action
“The said direction would not be applicable if there is an unauthorized structure in any public place and also to cases where there is an order for demolition made by a Court.”
Delhi High Court grants one month to Faizyab Masjid and Madarsa in Hazrat Nizamuddin to vacate the premises for demolition
Delhi High Court made it clear that no further extension of time shall be granted with respect to the masjid and madarsa since the property is required for public purposes.
Supreme Court upholds Madras HC order directing demolition of illegally constructed Mosque and Madrasa in Koyambedu
In 2023, Madras High Court had held that the mosque was illegally constructed without any building sanction plan.
Bounden duty of State to ensure that Article 21 of Constitution is not violated; Allahabad HC grants interim stay on demolitions in Lucknow’s Akbar Nagar
Allahabad High Court said that it is of no doubt that the petitioners have not been able to demonstrate any prima-facie title in their favor, but have successfully established their possession, even if the said possession is an illegal possession.
‘Demolition carried out is in violation of interim orders’; Patna High Court initiates contempt case against officials of Patna Municipal Corporation
“A contempt case is initiated against the Municipal Commissioner, the Additional Municipal Commissioner, the Executive Officer and the Executive Engineer of the Patna Municipal Corporation; and against the Project Director of the Patna Smart City.”
Punjab and Haryana High Court stays demolition drive in Nuh; takes suo motu cognizance
An incident of violence erupted in Nuh on 31-07-2023 during a religious procession conducted by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, which took on a communal colour, spreading across other parts of Haryana.
PWD, Religious Committee decides to demolish 55-year-old Kali Mata Mandir at Mayapuri Chowk; Delhi High Court refuses to interfere
Delhi High Court directed that the PWD is free to carry out the demolition and remove the unauthorized construction after 20-05-2023.
[Right to Way] Delhi High Court permits demolition of parts of Mandir and Masjid to make the pedestrian pathway uniform
The Delhi High Court held that places of worship could not encroach on public land and therefore, permitted demolition of parts of Mandir and Masjid to make pedestrian pathway uniform.
[Illegal Bulldozing of Houses] | “State of Assam must now take appropriate action to compensate the persons affected by illegal demolition of their houses”: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court had taken suo motu cognizance of the allegation that house belonging to one of the citizens of Nagaon, was bulldozed by an order dated 13-12-2022
Religious Structures and Graveyards will not be demolished in the removal of unauthorized encroachers from the Mehrauli Archaeological Park: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court had dismissed a petition against the removal of ‘unauthorized encroachers’ from the Mehrauli Archaeological Park area while recording that religious structures as well as graveyards will not be demolished in the process.
Supreme Court stays Delhi’s Jahangirpuri demolition drive
Supreme Court: After listing the Jahangirpuri demolition drive case for hearing on Thursday i.e. 21.04.2022, the 3-judge bench of NV Ramana, CJ
5-Judge Bench of Patna HC directs to demolish entire building of newly erected Waqf Bhawan constructed in close proximity of Centenary Building of the HC; Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah dissents
Patna High Court: A Special 5-Judges Bench comprising of Ashwani Kumar Singh, Vikash Jain, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Rajendra Kumar Mishra and Chakradhari Sharan
NUJS students, who obtained stay against demolition of Subhas Sarovar slums, assaulted
In an unfortunate incident that took place last night, six NUJS students were groped and brutally assaulted by a mob of goons
Article 25 does not confer the right to offer worship at any place built illegally
Bombay High Court: Observing that construction of illegal shrines on pathways and streets was in no way an integral part of any