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Supreme Court stays anti-encroachment drive by authorities in Jahangirpuri

The Supreme Court stopped the anti-encroachment drive by authorities in violence-hit Jahangirpuri area and agreed to hear a petition challenging the action of the civic bodies.

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 20 2022 | 11:58 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stopped the anti-encroachment drive by authorities in violence-hit Jahangirpuri area here, and agreed to hear a petition challenging the action of the civic bodies allegedly aimed against the riot accused.

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave mentioned a petition against the special joint encroachment removal action of civic bodies including the NDMC and the PWD, and said a completely unauthorised and unconstitutional demolition has been ordered.

He alleged that the demolition, which was to start at 2 pm on Wednesday, has begun at 9 am and no mandatory notice for demolition has been served on the alleged violators.

The area had witnessed violent clashes, including stone pelting, arson and firing, between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday. Eight police personnel and a local resident had sustained injuries.

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First Published: Apr 20 2022 | 11:58 AM IST

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