Muslim Families Get Respite as Delhi HC Stays Batla House Demolition Drive  - Clarion India

Muslim Families Get Respite as Delhi HC Stays Batla House Demolition Drive  - Clarion India

With bulldozer operations suspended until 10 July, the court recognises the long-standing residence of Batla House families and questions the legality of the DDA’s notices NEW DELHI — In a significant relief to the residents of Batla House, the Delhi High Court has stayed the demolition operations ordered by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), halting bulldozer activity in the area until July 10. This decision brings a much-needed pause to th…

Encroachment or erasure? India’s demolition wave and the law

Over the past several weeks, cities across India have witnessed a sharp intensification of demolition drives—targeting informal settlements, religious structures, shopping complexes, and even long-established neighbourhoods. Often justified by civic authorities as anti-encroachment or flood mitigation measures, many of these operations have left thousands displaced, raising urgent questions about due process, housing rights, and accountability. …

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