Overview

• The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing a house in Maharajganj without proper notice or legal process.
• The court ruled the demolition illegal and ordered the state to pay Rs 25 lakh in compensation to the affected family.
• Guidelines were issued for all states and UTs, emphasizing the need for proper notice and due process in road-widening projects.
• The demolition was linked to a road-widening exercise, but the court found no legitimate grounds for the action.
• The court called for an inquiry into officials responsible for the demolition and emphasized the protection of property rights.