PRAYAGRAJ, June 27 -- Coming down heavily on the collector, SDM and tehsildar of Baghpat district for allegedly demolishing a woman's house in violation of its interim stay order, the Allahabad high court remarked that executive officers in the state seem to derive a "sense of achievement" from flouting judicial directions.

The court directed all three officials to file personal affidavits by July 7, 2025, explaining why the building was demolished in violation of its order.

Earlier, the petitioner, Chhama, was granted an interim injunction from the high court on May 15, 2025, wherein eviction and demolition proceedings initiated against her under Section 67 of the UP-Revenue Code were stayed.

In its order, the court had specifically d...