Tag: House Demolition

“No One is Above the Law”: Supreme Court demotes Deputy Collector for demolishing a slum settlement by flouting HC order

In a scathing yet balanced judgment, the apex court confirms contempt conviction of an Andhra Pradesh officer for defying a High Court order, orders demotion and fine in lieu of jail, and reaffirms that judicial authority is sacrosanct in a constitutional democracy

Witness say police misquoted them as Muslim teenager whose home was demolished by authorities released on bail

Witnesses in the case have stated they don’t know or never saw the boy spit at the Hindu procession which took place in Madhya Pradesh last year after which 3 young Muslims were arrested for having allegedly spat at the procession. After 151 days of custody, the boy is now released after evidence falls short

Evictions are at an all-time high as bulldozers gain momentum in the country

Several incidents of evictions and demolitions have been reported in many parts of the country where the poor and minorities have been displaced and have nowhere to go.

MP: In CM’s Home District, Bulldozers Reduce 20 Homes Built Under PMAY to Rubble

For a 25-km road project, 53-km away from Bhopal at Bhaukhedi village, Sehore, the administration razed 20 PM Awas Yojana homes along with 200 others and a temple.

Even “encroachers” need to be rehabilitated says Courts

The Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court have, in separate judgements over demolition drives, stressed upon the need for a rehabilitation plan for all those displaced

Why and How the Homes of Tughlaqabad’s Workers Should be Protected from Demolition

Thousands of people in Tughlaqabad, Delhi, will become homeless...

Cannot demolish construction by giving 24 hours’ notice: MP high Court

The petitioners alleged that since they have filed a petition against the sitting MLA, this action was being taken against them

Demolitions as a form of punishment: HLRN

Report on forced evictions in 2021 sheds light on a pattern of institutional abuse

Delhi: Are the ongoing municipal demolition drives a move to frighten people?

IFTU, Janhastakshep visits SDMC’s encroachment removal zones, find only small vendors were targeted

Homeless & Wet: 300 Familes on the Road in Dharamsala

In, what is famously known as, the ‘divine’ city...

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