Compliance with Demolition Orders in Contempt Proceedings: MCD's Action Upheld with Directions for Further Action

1. Case Snapshot

• Case Name: Ramveer Singh Bhati vs Ashwani Kumar Commissioner MCD & Ors.

• High Court: High Court of Delhi

• Bench: Hon'ble Ms. Justice Mini Pushkarna

• Date of Decision: July 21, 2026

• Area of Law: Contempt of Court; Municipal Law – Unauthorised Construction; Demolition Orders

2. Judgment in Brief

The Delhi High Court disposed of a contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of an order directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to take action against unauthorised construction. The MCD had earlier sealed the property and partially demolished the first floor. The Court noted the MCD's status reports and photographs showing compliance. The MCD further assured that action would be taken against unauthorised construction on the ground floor. The Court accepted the MCD's statement, directed completion of action within four weeks, and disposed of the contempt petition with liberty to revive if non-compliance occurred.</p

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