₹20 Lakh Cost Imposed on State for Illegal Demolition and Ex Parte Mutation of Revenue Records: Allahabad High Court

Passing an order during court vacations, the Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of ₹20 lakhs on the State of Uttar Pradesh for illegally demolishing a structure standing on the petitioner’s land and for passing an ex-parte order mutating revenue records without notice. The Court held that the actions of the State authorities were arbitrary, mala fide, and in complete disregard of binding directions of constitutional courts. Justice Alok…