Shri Digamber Jain Mahila Ashram v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi HC23 Mar 2026W.P.(C)/13519/2025

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Delhi High Court order dated 23.03.2026 by Amit Bansal, J.; Shri Digamber Jain Mahila Ashram v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.; W.P.(C) 13519/2025 & CM APPL. 55468/2025; unauthorized/dangerous construction demolition; 5A/27, Gali No. 5, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, Delhi-110002; MCD notice dated 21.08.2025; special demolition action 25–28.08.2025 with Delhi Police assistance; barricade for petitioner's ashram; grievance redressed; petition and pending application disposed.

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In view of the steps recorded in MCD's affidavit (danger-structure notice dated 21.08.2025, special demolition action from 25.08.2025 to 28.08.2025 with Delhi Police assistance, and barricade protecting the petitioner's ashram premises), the grievance of the petitioner stands redressed. ¶¶18

Shri Digamber Jain Mahila Ashram Vs Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors. — Delhi HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 13519/2025 & CM APPL. 55468/2025

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SHRI DIGAMBER JAIN MAHILA ASHRAM .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Sukrit Gupta and Mr. Hariom Gupta, Advocates

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versus

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MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Rakesh Malhotra, Mr. Bharat Malhotra, Ms. Smritika Kesri and Ms. Gayatri Bhatia, Advocates for MCD Mr. Kushagra Kumar, Senior Panel Counsel for Delhi Police

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL

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O R D E R 23.03.2026

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking directions to the respondents no.1 and 2 to stop and demolish the illegal and unauthorized construction, including any temporary structure, being raised in the property bearing no. 5A/27, Gali No. 5, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, Delhi-110002 (hereinafter ‘ subject property ’).

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A short affidavit has been filed on behalf of the respondent no.1/ MCD wherein it is stated that a notice dated 21^st August, 2025 was issued to the owners/ builders of the subject property calling upon them to demolish the dangerous structure. Since the owner/ builders failed to comply with the

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W.P.(C) 13519/2025

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 27/03/2026 at 13:12:18

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said notice, a special demolition action was carried out between 25^th August, 2025 to 28^th August, 2025 with the assistance of Delhi Police.

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It is further stated in the said affidavit that demolition work was being carried out ensuring that no damage is caused to the adjoining premises including the petitioner’s ashram / premises. A barricade has also been erected for the safety of the petitioner’s ashram / premises.

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In view thereof, the grievance of the petitioner stands redressed.

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Accordingly, the petition stands disposed of.

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The pending application also stands disposed of.

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AMIT BANSAL, J

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MARCH 23, 2026 ds

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W.P.(C) 13519/2025

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 27/03/2026 at 13:12:18

Shri Digamber Jain Mahila Ashram v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.

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