Nikhlesh v. Sudhir Kumar S.H.O. & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition, Delhi High Court, CONT.CAS(C) 249/2026 (decided 12.02.2026, Amit Bansal, J.), alleging continued unauthorised construction at Nos. 530-532, Gali No. 10, Manglapuri Phase-1, Palam Colony, New Delhi-110045 in violation of order dated 21.01.2026 addressed to SHO Palam Village and MCD; SHO cited incorrect address in writ petition; MCD reported watch and ward letter after booking; Court directed joint MCD-police action at the site, recorded SHO's statement and bound it, ordered protection to petitioner Nikhlesh; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued: MCD officials to lead police officials to the subject property where unauthorised construction is occurring, with police to take appropriate action to prevent it; assurance of respondent no.1/SHO regarding the subject property taken on record and the respondent bound by it; SHO to ensure adequate protection to the petitioner; contempt petition disposed of.