Nagpur violence, March 24 -- The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, on Monday, March 23, granted a stay on the demolition of the properties belonging to the prime accused in the Nagpur riots, Faheem Khan and Yusuf Sheikh.

Faheem Khan's property was demolished prior to the passing of the High Court's order earlier this afternoon.

The Court has directed the government and municipal authorities to provide a response and has scheduled the matter for further hearing on April 15, reported ANI.

The High Court expressed concerns over the lack of a hearing for the property owners, who were allegedly responsible for the construction of the illegal portion, before the demolition action was carried out.

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