THE SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO STOP THE DEMOLITION OF ILLEGAL BUILDINGS IN DELHI'S VISHWAS NAGAR, GIVING RESIDENTS A SEVEN-DAY WINDOW TO LEAVE The Supreme Court's decision to deny a stay on the removal of illegal structures from the Delhi neighborhood of Vishwas Nagar is a significant development. The court affirmed an earlier Delhi High Court decision encouraging the demolition of these unauthorized encroachments. The Supreme Court has, however, given the residents a seven-day window during which they may choose to leave their homes before the demolitions starts up again. The top court's ruling highlights the significance of abiding by the law and eliminating erroneous constructions while also giving the affected residents some leeway to find other housing options. A response detailing the rehabilitation of those affected by the demolitions must be submitted by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) by the first week of July, per a court order. This decision emphasises how difficult it is to strike a balance between upholding the law and taking into account the welfare of those who will be impacted. Advocates at Reddy and Reddy Law Firm have diversified client base and we specialize in arbitration and mediation, commercial, civil and criminal litigation, corporate laws, real estate matters, banking, finance and much more.