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Delhi High Court Rejects Petition Over MCD Demolition

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Delhi High Court declined to list petition challenging MCD demolition of building adjacent to collapsed Satya Niketan hostel.
MCD began controlled demolition of the adjoining building on September 8, deeming it dangerous.
Police arrested 81-year-old owner Hariram Gupta.
Vinod Jakhar filed petition represented by advocate Vimal Tyagi alleging people remained trapped in debris.
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia asked petitioner for source of his information.

History

Historical Context

On 24 April 2013 the nine-storey Rana Plaza in Savar collapsed, killing 1,134 garment workers and prompting the Bangladesh Accord, which required inspections of about 1,200 factories. The disaster sparked global demand for stricter building oversight. Today, the Delhi High Court’s refusal to halt a demolition near the Satya Niketan hostel echoes those calls for rigorous safety enforcement.

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Story summary

Delhi High Court declined to list petition challenging MCD demolition of building adjacent to collapsed Satya Niketan hostel.
MCD began controlled demolition of the adjoining building on September 8, deeming it dangerous.
Police arrested 81-year-old owner Hariram Gupta.
Vinod Jakhar filed petition represented by advocate Vimal Tyagi alleging people remained trapped in debris.
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia asked petitioner for source of his information.

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