Notice Issued on ₹5 Crore Compensation Plea over Alleged Illegal Demolition; Status Quo at Site Ordered: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has taken cognizance of a serious allegation involving unlawful demolition of a commercial structure and violation of the right to livelihood guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The matter was heard by a Bench headed by Justice Rahul Bharti, which issued notice to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in a writ petition seeking compensation and other reliefs. Petitioner’s Main…