Supreme Court Directs Maharashtra to Respond to Contempt Plea Over Demolition

The Supreme Court has instructed Maharashtra authorities to respond to a contempt plea by Kitabulla Hamidulla Khan. He alleges the unlawful demolition of his properties following false accusations of raising anti-India slogans during a cricket match. Khan seeks restoration of his properties and compensation.

The Supreme Court has demanded a response from Maharashtra authorities to a contempt plea involving the alleged unlawful demolition of properties. The case centers around Kitabulla Hamidulla Khan, who claims his house and shop were razed following accusations of anti-India slogans during a cricket match.

Filed by advocate Fauzia Shakil, the plea argues the demolition violated a previous court judgment mandating a prior show-cause notice before any such actions. The petitioner maintains his right to housing was infringed upon, as his family faced punitive measures based on baseless charges.

Khan seeks restoration of his properties, compensation, and prosecution of officials responsible for the demolition, citing the arbitrary actions taken against him and his family without due process as sanctioned by law.

(With inputs from agencies.)