Overview

• The Supreme Court of India rejected an appeal against the Calcutta High Court's demolition order for an unauthorised two-storey building in Kolkata.
• The bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan emphasized that illegal constructions must be demolished without judicial regularisation.
• The Court criticized state-level regularisation schemes based on impact fees, stating they undermine the deterrent effect of the law.
• The ruling highlighted the judiciary's duty to uphold the rule of law and prevent a culture of impunity for law violators.
• The Court praised the Calcutta High Court's decisive action in the public interest, setting a precedent for strict enforcement against unauthorised development.