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Supreme Court declines to entertain contempt petitions over alleged demolition guideline violations, asks parties to approach high courts

Supreme Court declines to entertain contempt petitions over alleged demolition guideline violations, asks parties to approach high courts

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The apex court declined to hear contempt petitions alleging violations of its 2024 demolition guidelines, directing aggrieved parties to approach the high courts concerned. It continued interim protection, asked high courts to examine factual disputes, and decide the matters preferably in 4 months Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Illegal’ riverside cafe linked to former TMC MLA’s son demolished in West Bengal in South 24 Parganas

‘Illegal’ riverside cafe linked to former TMC MLA’s son demolished in West Bengal in South 24 Parganas

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The cafe, named Aranyer Kule, was owned by Imran Molla, son of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla, who was recently arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Bhangar bomb blast case, the news agency reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Communal stir in Dehradun after BJP worker killed, alleged accused’s house bulldozed

Communal stir in Dehradun after BJP worker killed, alleged accused’s house bulldozed

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A 44-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was killed and his two brothers were injured in an irrigation water dispute between neighbours in Dehradun’s Vikasnagar area late on Saturday, sparking violent protests in the area, with irate crowds demanding immediate action, pelting stones, and setting fire to one of the suspect’s house. Meanwhile, police deployed additional teams and paramilitary forces to maintain law and order, arrested four suspects, and the district administration demolished an alleged illegal construction at the accused’s other house. Security person at the site as the residence of the alleged accused in Dehradun. Area placed under strict surveillance. (ANI) According to the police, the incident occurred around 6.30 pm on Saturday after an argument broke out between the victim, Vinod Kumar, and a neighbour named Imtiyaz over an ongoing irrigation dispute in Bairagiwala village. “During the incident, members of one group allegedly assaulted the three brothers—Ashok, Vinod, and Rajesh Kumar. They were taken to Lehman Hospital, where Vinod succumbed to his injuries,” said Dehradun senior superintendent of police (SSP) Pramendra Singh Dobhal. The …

Man Sets Shop Ablaze, Pours Petrol On Himself Amid Bulldozer Action In Varanasi | Video | India News

Man Sets Shop Ablaze, Pours Petrol On Himself Amid Bulldozer Action In Varanasi | Video | India News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 22:38 IST The incident occured after the Municipal Corporation began demolishing 21 structures identified as unsafe and obstructing the road widening project. A man sets shop on fire amid bulldozer action in Dalmandi, Varanasi | Image: X Tension flared in Varanasi’s Dalmandi area on Monday as a large-scale demolition drive for road widening got underway, during which a man allegedly set his shop on fire and poured petrol on himself in protest against the administration’s action. According to officials, the Municipal Corporation began demolishing 21 structures identified as unsafe and obstructing the widening project, marking the biggest single-day demolition exercise in Dalmandi so far. The drive is part of an ongoing campaign to clear old and dilapidated buildings along the stretch. A man set his house on fire in Dalmandi area in Varanasi. One of the oldest markets of Varanasi- Dalmandi – is being bulldozed for alternate wider road to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Several house owners have approached court for stay/relief. pic.twitter.com/lgs1eBLCrx— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) February 9, 2026 Local shopkeepers and …

Bulldozer And Baba: Action To Continue – India TV

Bulldozer And Baba: Action To Continue – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma The Supreme Court, in its landmark judgement on “instant bulldozder justice”, has framed strict pan-India guidelines for demolition of properties. The guidelines say, no demolition of any alleged structure will be carried out without 15-day prior notice to the owner, both by registered post and pasting it on the outer walls of the property. The time period will tick from the date of receipt of notice by the owner. Notice shall delineate nature of unauthorised construction, specify violations, grounds of demolition and fix a date for personal hearing for the owner before a designated authority. The final order for demolition will not be implemented for 15 days to allow the aggrieved person to approach the courts. Demolition must be videographed and the authorities will have to send a  report to the civic authorities. Violations of guidelines will lead to initiation of contempt proceedings in addition to prosecution. Officers concerned will be asked to restore the demolished structure to its original state at their personal cost …

Allahabad HC stays bulldozer action in Bahraich, grants 15 days to accused to respond to PWD notices – India TV

Allahabad HC stays bulldozer action in Bahraich, grants 15 days to accused to respond to PWD notices – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Bahraich violence: Allahabad High Court on Sunday (October 20) put a stay on  Uttar Pradesh’s Public Works Department (PWD) notices to demolish properties belonging to the accused in the Bahraich violence case. The court also granted 15 days time to the affected persons to respond to PWD notices. The next hearing of the case is scheduled to take place three days later, on October 23. Demolition notices for Bahraich shopkeepers On Saturday, PWD had pasted notices on the houses and shops of 23 people, including Abdul Hameed, the main accused of Bahraich violence. The notice was put up by the PWD to remove encroachment on the government road. The construction made at a distance of 60 feet from the middle of the rural road was asked to be removed in three days.  This action follows the shooting of a 22-year-old Hindu man in the Maharajganj area of the district amid rising communal tensions. Pleas in Supreme Court against demolitions Meanwhile, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to stop the …

UP’s Baghpat DM Served ‘Bilseri’ Instead of Bisleri During Event, Bulldozer Action Ordered | Video

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Last Updated: October 06, 2024, 20:30 IST The DM has also called for public cooperation, encouraging locals to report any instances of counterfeit food products. (Image: X) The authorities took prompt action and seized around 2,663 bottles which were falsely labelled to mimic the original Bisleri packaging, with green-coloured names like ‘Bilseri,’ ‘Bisleri,’ and ‘Bislari’. In a dramatic turn of events, a bulldozer operation took place allegedly over thousands of confiscated fake brand water bottles in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat after the region’s District Magistrate (DM) was served a 500 ml bottle labelled ‘Bilseri’ (fake water bottle of Bisleri) during a visit at a police post in the district. A video of the incident went viral among the netizens. As per the video, Baghpat DM Jitendra Pratap Singh, accompanied by Superintendent of Police (SP) Arpit Vijayvargiya, got surprised by the bottle which was kept in front of him. The DM then took the bottle in his hand, closely inspected it and found that it lacked the requisite food licence number. The DM immediately instructed the Assistant …

‘Whether it is temple or dargah…’: Supreme Court on bulldozer action | Latest News India

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The Supreme Court, in a landmark decision, emphasized that public safety takes precedence over religious structures encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks. The court reaffirmed India’s secular status, underscoring that its directives on bulldozer action and anti-encroachment drives will apply uniformly to all citizens, regardless of their faith. Supreme Court of India. (ANI File Photo) The remarks were made by a two-judge bench, comprising of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan, while hearing petitions challenging bulldozer action against criminals. “Whether it be temple, dargah, it has to go…public safety is paramount,” Justice Gavai said during the hearing. The trend has become popular in several states who have now started demolishing structures linked to people accused of a crime. The practice has raised concerns about targeted demolitions against a particular community or religion. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, clarified that being accused in a criminal case does not justify bulldozer action, even for severe crimes like rape or terrorism. Mehta emphasized the importance of prior notice, suggesting …

‘Like bulldozing laws of country’ – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court on Thursday made a strong observation on ‘bulldozer justice’ while hearing a petition of a person from Gujarat. The Supreme Court said a bulldozer cannot be run on a person’s house just because he is an accused in a case.  “It is the court’s job to decide whether the accused is guilty or not. This country is ruled by law, a person’s mistake cannot be punished by taking action against his family or demolishing his house,” the apex court asserted. The top court said that the court cannot ignore such bulldozer action. Allowing such action to happen would be like running a bulldozer on the rule of law, it added. The court of Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice Sudhashu Dhulia and Justice SVN Bhatti made these comments during the hearing the petition. Here is the copy of SC order What was the matter? A person named Javed Ali from Gujarat filed a petition in the Supreme Court saying that due to an FIR against a member …

“How Can House Be Demolished Because…” Top Court On ‘Bulldozer Justice’

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The Supreme Court today came down heavily on ‘bulldozer justice’, questioning how a house can be demolished just because it belongs to an accused or even a convict in a criminal case. The court also proposed a set of pan-India guidelines to be followed before demolishing homes.   Appearing for the petitioner, Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave sought a direction from the court to ensure that ‘bulldozer justice’ is not meted out across the country. Addressing the bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta submitted that no immovable property cannot be demolished just because the accused is involved in a criminal offence. “Such demolition can only happen if the structure is illegal,” Mr Mehta said. The Solicitor General, however, argued that the matter is being misrepresented before the court. “If you are accepting this, then we will issue guidelines based on this. How can demolition be just because he is an accused or even a convict,” Justice Gavai said. “If construction is unauthorised, fine. There has to be some …