Supreme Court: Court appointed amicus curiae seeks direction to MCD on action taken against illegal constructionsA court-appointed amicus curiae has approached the Supreme Court for urgent intervention. This follows a building collapse in Saidulajab, D...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Haryana: Internet services to be suspended on May 30 in Faridabad ahead of demolition driveMobile internet and bulk SMS services are suspended in a Faridabad zone on May 30. The Haryana government issued the order to maintain publ...
30 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
29 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee seeks two weeks’ time as Kolkata civic body issues notices to 17 properties linked to himKolkata is witnessing a significant cleanup of its urban landscape as the Municipal Corporation takes decisive action against unauthorized ...
24 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Why Shekhawati’s iconic havelis, once home to Birlas, Dalmias, Khaitans, are facing an existential crisisRajasthan's historic Shekhawati region, famed for its fresco-painted havelis, faces severe deterioration due to neglect and demolition. Onc...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Even the dead must make way as construction transforms Afghanistan's capitalKabul is undergoing a massive transformation as the Taliban government revives old plans to widen roads. Homes, businesses, and even a grav...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Allahabad HC stays demolition of 48 properties in Auraiya, seeks state's responseThe Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 48 homes and shops in Auraiya's Dibiyapur, ordering a status quo on the disputed prop...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Ashok Vihar and Wazirpur join Delhi's demolition overdrive: Here are other areas witnessing clean-up measuresDelhi Development Authority started demolitions in Ashok Vihar and Wazirpur. Police provided security during the operation. Over 200 reside...
18 Jun, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
Demolition of house merely on person's criminal record amounts to collective punishment on family, Supreme Court observesThe Supreme Court of India ruled that demolishing a house solely because an occupant is facing criminal charges constitutes "collective pun...
14 Nov, 2024, 01.36 PM IST
Supreme Court verdict on 'bulldozer justice' sparks political reactions nationwideThe Supreme Court issued guidelines to regulate "bulldozer justice," mandating a 15-day notice for demolitions and video recording of the p...
13 Nov, 2024, 02.08 PM IST
Govt can't demolish properties or act as judge, SC on bulldozer action against accusedBulldozer Justice: The Supreme Court emphasized the Constitution's protection against arbitrary government actions, stating that the execut...
13 Nov, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
SC to pronounce verdict on pleas for pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties WednesdayThe Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on pleas seeking guidelines for property demolitions nationwide. The court emphasized that ...
12 Nov, 2024, 09.47 PM IST
Contempt plea on demolition: Supreme Court seeks replies from Assam government and others, orders status quoThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Assam government on a plea alleging violation of its order prohibiting property demolitions...
30 Sep, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
SC considers measures against 'bulldozer justice' amidst controversyThe Supreme Court is considering guidelines to prevent 'bulldozer justice' where properties are demolished as a punitive measure. Aggrieved...
17 Sep, 2024, 01.02 PM IST
SC to hear on Tuesday petitions against demolition of accused persons' propertiesThe Supreme Court will review petitions concerning the demolition of properties of accused individuals in multiple states. The court intend...
16 Sep, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
How can houses be demolished without following procedure prescribed by law, asks SCThe Supreme Court of India has questioned the demolition of houses of accused individuals in criminal cases, stating that even convicts sho...
02 Sep, 2024, 04.34 PM IST
SC to hear pleas of Muslim body, others against demolitions on Sep 7On June 16, the apex court had stated that "everything should be fair" and authorities should strictly follow the due procedure under the l...
10 Aug, 2022, 05.28 PM IST