New Delhi, May 29 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear next week an application challenging the demolition notices issued to several properties in the Batla House area of Jamia Nagar, Delhi.
The application, filed through advocate-on-record Adeel Ahmed, has been moved by 40 individuals claiming to be legitimate residents and owners of properties situated in Khasra Nos. 271 and 279 of Batla House.
The petitioners contend that the demolition notices pasted on May 26 were issued without following due process, including providing prior notice and a hearing, as mandated by the Supreme Court's own directions in an earlier matter.
The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. Initially, the CJI s...