Overview

• A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh ordered that all ATMCD and Delhi High Court stays in Chandni Chowk cases will lapse on December 31, 2025.
• The Municipal Corporation of Delhi was directed to act on sealing and demolition orders, with the Delhi Police Commissioner to provide logistical support and deploy personnel.
• Persons aggrieved by the vacation of stays may approach the Supreme Court before December 31 to seek appropriate relief.
• The Court asked the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to appoint a presiding officer to the ATMCD, noting the tribunal post has been vacant.
• The bench issued notices to shop owners asserting long occupancy and paid conversion charges and sought an MCD status report on original versus changed use, while clarifying it is examining unauthorised change of use in Chandni Chowk.