A matter concerning ongoing demolitions in Gurgaon (Gurugram) was urgently mentioned before the Supreme Court, with petitioners seeking an immediate status quo order.

Appearing for the petitioner, Senior Advocate Gopal Shankarnarayanan argued that the demolitions were being carried out based on a misinterpretation of a High Court order, which, according to them, did not authorise any demolition action.

“The high court had passed an injunction it was only regarding the stilt plus four, nothing of any sort about demolitions.”

The petitioner highlighted the urgency, stating that demolitions had already begun without notice:

“Demolition is happening from 9 am today, no notices at all… compound walls, trees are going…There are children standing at the door while the JCB comes in, demolishing walls without a notice.”

The bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi declined to grant interim protection and instead directed the petitioners to approach the High Court.

Background

The Gurgaon (Gurugram) demolitions are part of an anti-encroachment drive by Haryana authorities following a Punjab and Haryana High Court order related to the “stilt-plus-four” policy and enforcement of building norms. The government cleared illegal extensions such as boundary walls, ramps, and kiosks across several colonies, removing hundreds of encroachments in a few days. While officials say the action is court-driven and aimed at reclaiming public land, residents have protested, alleging demolitions were carried out without adequate notice and due process.