Contempt Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against Demolition Of Property At Sambhal, UP

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court alleging contempt of a November 13 order, regarding the demolition of buildings at Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, without prior notice. The petitioners argued that the demolition was carried out without adhering to the principles of natural justice, specifically the right to be heard. The petition highlighted that despite the order for a 15-day notice before demolition, the authorities proceeded without any such notice. This plea also claims that the demolition was carried out in violation of the SC’s directive, and it demands urgent intervention to protect the affected families' rights.