Petitioner sought contempt proceedings against MCD for non-compliance with an earlier demolition/sealing order. MCD filed a status report showing the building was demolished and sealed. Petitioner did not press the petition, which was disposed of as not pressed.
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Through: Mr. Sumit Rana, Advocate.
versus
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI AND ORS....Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, SC for MCD with Ms Shweta Singh, Advocate for MCD.
Mr. Vardhaman Kaushik, Mr. Prithiviraj Dey and Ms. Kavya Shukla, Advocates.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA
O R D E R % 01.12.2025
ii) Pass appropriate orders / directions to the Contemptor / Respondent no. I and 2 to comply / directions passed by this Hon'ble High Court of Delhi vide order dated 16.04.2024; iii) Pass such further or other orders which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.”
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action as per details given herein below:
| S.No. | Date of Action | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 03/05/2024 | Action could not be taken due to shortage of time. |
| 2. | 31/05/2024 | Upon availability of police force, 02 RCC panels demolished and cut at Stilt floor slab, further defaced all floors and internal brick walls also demolished. After taking the said action the entire building has been sealed by putting seal at 01 point at the entrance of the building at Stilt floor. |
The Photographs taken during the aforesaid demolition/sealing action are annexed herewith as Annexure-G (Colly).”
AMIT SHARMA, J
DECEMBER 01, 2025 /bsr/db
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether respondents should be punished for civil contempt for non-compliance with the High Court's order dated 16.04.2024.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sumit
Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Ors.
Amit Sharma
As recorded by the court registry
Proceedings for wilful disobedience of a court order under the Contempt of Courts Act 1971.
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