The court is in a contempt petition against the Delhi Municipal Corporation for disobeying an order to demolish encroachments. Evidence confirmed the demolition was carried out, leading to the disposal of the petition.
the present contempt petition stands disposed of; Police Authorities to ensure encroachments do not surface again.
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GAURAV JAIN .....Petitioner Through: Petitioner in-person.
versus
COMMISSIONER MCD .....Respondent Through: Mr. Neeraj Kumar, Standing Counsel and Mr. Mahesh Kumar, Adv. for MCD
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL
O R D E R % 15.05.2026
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CONT.CAS(C) 880/2026
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AMIT BANSAL, J
MAY 15, 2026 at
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CONT.CAS(C) 880/2026
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Gaurav Jain
Commissioner MCD
Amit Bansal
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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