Archive · 10 Sep 2026
High Court Extends Stay on Bhopal Lake, River Demolitions
The Madhya Pradesh High Court is considering whether some houses in Bhopal can be demolished.
These houses are within 50 metres of Kaliyasot River and Upper Lake.
The court has temporarily stopped the demolitions.
The cases began after the Bhopal Municipal Corporation called the houses illegal.
The homeowners say they had received approval to build them.
The court is hearing 105 related petitions together.
Some petitions also concern commercial activities in residential areas.
The next hearing will take place on September 15.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court continued its stay on demolitions near Kaliyasot River and Upper Lake in Bhopal.
The stay covers houses located within 50 metres of the river and lake.
The court is jointly hearing 105 petitions challenging Bhopal Municipal Corporation notices and orders.
Petitioners said their constructions were approved under the Master Plan-2005 before being declared illegal.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 15 after demolition-related arguments remained incomplete.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Bhopal Municipal Corporation, and residents who filed petitions.
- What
- The court extended a stay preventing demolition of houses within 50 metres of Kaliyasot River and Upper Lake.
- When
- The stay was continued on Wednesday, with the next hearing set for September 15.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, including areas near Kaliyasot River and Upper Lake.
- Why
- Residents challenged Bhopal Municipal Corporation orders declaring their houses illegal and ordering demolition; they said the constructions had received official approval under Master Plan-2005.
Petitioners’ Position
Municipal Corporation’s Position
Whether the houses are illegal
Petitioners’ Position
The petitioners argued that the constructions were built after receiving approval from competent authorities under Master Plan-2005.
Municipal Corporation’s Position
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation declared the houses illegal and issued orders directing their demolition.
Demolition during the case
Petitioners’ Position
The petitioners currently benefit from the court’s stay, which prevents demolition while their challenges are heard.
Municipal Corporation’s Position
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation’s demolition orders remain under challenge, and the court has retained the stay because arguments were not completed.
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Civic body
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation
- Protected distance
- 50 metres from Kaliyasot River and Upper Lake
- Petitions
- 105 petitions are being heard together
- Next hearing
- September 15
- Planning approval cited
- Master Plan-2005
- Related areas
- Arera Colony and zones around Kaliyasot and Bada Talab