New Delhi, March 14 -- The Delhi High Court has instructed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to submit a detailed status report addressing allegations of unauthoriSed construction in the bustling Anil and Bhagwati Markets of Chandni Chowk. This directive comes amidst growing concerns over safety and governance in one of Delhi's most historic neighborhoods.

The order, issued on March 12, 2025, by a bench comprising Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, requires the MCD to provide the report within six weeks. The matter is slated for further hearing on May 21.

The case was brought to the court's attention by Sanjay Kumar Vashisht, who, represented by Advocate Indira Goswami, urged the judiciary to direct im...