Archive · 14 Jan 2026
MP High Court Allows Machhli Family to Seek Compensation for Demolished Properties
The Machhli family in Bhopal had their big house and other properties torn down by the government.
The family says the properties were worth about Rs 100 crore.
The government said they were removing illegal buildings.
The family went to the High Court in Jabalpur.
The court said the family can ask for money to make up for their lost properties.
Now, the family will go to a lower court to ask for that money.
The government said no crimes were registered against the family.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court allowed the Machhli family to seek compensation for their demolished properties.
The family's 35-year-old mansion and other properties were demolished in July-August 2025.
The estimated value of the demolished properties is around Rs 100 crore.
The court stated that the family can approach any appropriate forum for compensation.
The family plans to file a suit in the Bhopal District Court seeking compensation.
- Who
- Machhli family, Madhya Pradesh High Court
- What
- Demolition of properties, court order allowing compensation claim
- When
- Demolition in July-August 2025, court order in 2025
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged encroachment on government land
- Family Name
- Machhli
- Properties Demolished
- 7
- Property Area
- 15,000 square feet
- Estimated Property Value
- Rs 100 crore
- Land Freed from Encroachment
- Rs 125 crore
- Court Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Demolition Period
- July-August 2025