Uttam Nagar clash: portions of accused’s home razed day after tribunal junks appeal for stay
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi demolished parts of a house linked to an accused in the Tarun Bhutolia killing case in Uttam Nagar, following the Appellate Tribunal's rejection of a stay appeal due to lack of ownership and compliance documents. The demolition occurred a day after the tribunal dismissed the plea filed by the accused's daughter, who claimed ownership of the property. The family had previously received a temporary stay from the Delhi High Court before being directed to approach the tribunal.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday demolished portions of a house linked to one of the accused in the death of 26-year-old Tarun Bhutolia, who was killed in a clash between his family and neighbours amid Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar’s JJ colony.The demolition came a day after the Appellate Tribunal of MCD dismissed an appeal for stay filed by the daughter of one of the accused, who claims ownership of the property, noting the absence of ownership documents and proof that the construction adhered to building by-laws. The family had moved the tribunal on April 28, following an April 13 hearing in the Delhi High Court, which had granted a 10-day stay on demolition and directed the petitioner to seek relief from the tribunal within two weeks.
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
