Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Uttarakhand HC Stays House Demolition in Nainital
A woman named Husn Begum asked the Uttarakhand High Court to stop the demolition of her house.
The court temporarily stopped the demolition because it's winter.
The court wants the District Development Authority (DDA) to explain why they want to demolish the house by January 5.
The DDA says the house is on forest land and the family doesn't have the right papers.
The woman's lawyer asked why only her husband's house is being targeted when there are other illegal houses in the area.
The court will decide more after hearing from the DDA.
Uttarakhand High Court temporarily stayed the demolition of Husn Begum's house in Nainital.
The court considered the winter season and directed the DDA to file its response by January 5.
The DDA claims the house is on forest land and the family lacks valid documents.
Husn Begum's lawyer questioned why only her husband's house is being targeted among other illegal constructions.
The DDA asserted they are complying with Supreme Court directions on encroachments.
- Who
- Husn Begum (wife of accused Usman Khan)
- What
- Demolition of her house stayed by Uttarakhand High Court
- When
- December 12 (next hearing on January 5)
- Where
- Nainital, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Court considered the winter season and directed DDA to file its response
- Petitioner
- Husn Begum (Usman Khan's wife)
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Bench
- Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mahra
- Demolition Authority
- District Development Authority (DDA)
- Area Type
- Forest land
- Next Hearing
- January 5
- Reason for Stay
- Winter season