Delhi High Court Halts Demolition of 'Army Press' in Khyber Pass

The Delhi High Court was informed by the Land and Development Office (L&DO) that it is not currently planning the demolition of the 'Army Press' in Khyber Pass, Delhi. This follows an earlier order that prohibited coercive action regarding the property. Residents had filed a petition for clarification after new eviction threats.

The Land and Development Office (L&DO) has assured the Delhi High Court that it does not intend to demolish the 'Army Press' property in Khyber Pass, North Delhi. This comes in light of a previous court order banning coercive actions regarding the land's possession.

The statement was made by the Central government counsel, Kirtiman Singh, in front of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, following a petition from residents challenging unauthorized occupancy claims and threatened demolitions.

Earlier this year, despite an ongoing 2010 court directive to halt coercive measures, authorities issued a demolition order. The court clarified that no actions would be taken until the pending petition is resolved. In a previous ruling on July 9, the high court dismissed an appeal by hostel residents wanting to prevent their eviction and the demolition of their homes.

(With inputs from agencies.)