Supreme Court Condemns Uttar Pradesh for Illegal Home Demolitions

The court orders compensation and demands adherence to legal procedures in property demolitions.

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.