#property demolition

Bombay High Court rules that substantive justice prevails over procedural technicalities, admitting photographic and digital evidence under Section 65-B of the Evidence Act despite minor procedural lapses. The judgment reinforces that trial courts must avoid hyper-technical approaches that undermine the merits of a case, particularly in property disputes involving demolition.

Karnataka High Court rules that provisional orders under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, issued without prior inspection or hearing, are invalid. The judgment reinforces that administrative actions must adhere to principles of natural justice, impacting urban governance and property demolition cases.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that authorities cannot demolish or mark properties under land acquisition without strict compliance with the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The judgment reinforces that bypassing statutory due process violates constitutional rights under Articles 14, 21, and 300A, setting a precedent for property owners facing arbitrary state action.

MP High Court rules that continuous possession and rent payment after lease expiry confer statutory tenancy rights, making demolition without alternative accommodation a violation of natural justice. The judgment reinforces protections for tenants against arbitrary eviction, mandating due process even post-lease termination.