Ritesh Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(C) 7018/2026, Justice Amit Bansal, 20.05.2026; unauthorized construction without sanction plan at A-43, Jagat Puri Extension; demolition sought against respondent nos. 4 and 5; show cause notice set aside by Appellate Tribunal MCD (ATMCD) order dated 12.05.2026 and matter remanded to MCD for fresh adjudication; MCD directed to act per ATMCD order; compensation claim for death of petitioner's minor daughter held to lie against owners/occupiers; writ petition and pending application disposed of with liberty to pursue compensation.
What did the court decide?
Petition along with pending application disposed of; petitioner given liberty to take appropriate steps so as to claim compensation; MCD directed to act in terms of the ATMCD order in accordance with law. ¶5