Overview

• A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear pleas on June 5 against demolition orders in Delhi’s Jamia Nagar and Batla House areas
• Authorities pasted notices dated May 22 on affected properties, alleging encroachment on Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department land and demanding eviction within 15 days
• Petitioners contend the notices were issued without any formal hearing, breaching a Supreme Court order that mandates prior notice and an opportunity to be heard
• On May 29 the court initially advised petitioners to approach the Delhi High Court before ultimately agreeing to list the cases for next week’s hearing
• The challenge follows a May 8 Supreme Court directive instructing the Delhi Development Authority to demolish unauthorized structures in Okhla village in accordance with due process