New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has ordered that no demolition activities can occur nationwide without prior approval from the court. This directive, effective until the next hearing on October 1, is intended to ensure that demolitions are conducted responsibly and with appropriate legal oversight.
The court has clarified that this order does not apply to unauthorised constructions on public roads, footpaths, railway lines, or water bodies, where demolitions can proceed according to existing laws and authority decisions.
This decision addresses growing concerns about the legality and fairness of demolition drives in various states, which have raised issues regarding their impact on affected communities.
