Supreme Court Demands Explanation from Maharashtra Civic Body in Contempt Case

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra civic body following a petition alleging contempt for demolishing a house without proper notice. The case involves accusations of anti-India slogans during a cricket match. The court seeks a response and has scheduled a hearing in four weeks.

The Supreme Court has taken action against the Maharashtra civic authority following allegations it violated judicial orders by demolishing properties in Sindhudurg district.

This move comes after petitions accused the civic body of acting on a dubious complaint relating to anti-India slogans shouted during the 2025 Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Pakistan.

Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih have called for a response from the authorities, stressing that demolition actions require prior notice and hearings, a principle set by the court in 2024.

Kitabullah Hamidulla Khan, the petitioner, claims his family faced police detention based on a frivolous accusation against his 14-year-old son, leading to the demolition of their home and shop, allegedly under political pressure.

Khan urges the Supreme Court to initiate contempt proceedings, arguing that the civic body's actions were illegal and violated prior Supreme Court guidelines. The case is now set for a hearing in four weeks.

(With inputs from agencies.)