Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Karnataka HC Hears PIL on Bengaluru Demolitions
In Bengaluru, the Karnataka High Court is looking into a case about the demolition of houses in Kogilu Layout.
Around 3,000 people who lived there for 28 years lost their homes.
The residents have asked for help and compensation.
The government says the houses were built illegally and will show satellite images to prove it.
They also say they are taking care of the people who lost their homes by giving them food and medical help.
The court will hear more about this on January 22.
The BJP party is protesting, saying the government might give the land to people from Bangladesh instead of locals.
They are checking documents to see who really owns the land.
Karnataka High Court hears PIL on demolition of 3,000 houses in Kogilu Layout, Bengaluru.
Residents claim they lived there for 28 years and seek rehabilitation and compensation.
Government argues structures were illegally built and will provide satellite images as evidence.
Temporary arrangements made for displaced residents, including food and medical facilities.
BJP protests, alleging government plans to allot houses to Bangladeshis instead of locals.
- Who
- Residents of Kogilu Layout, Karnataka High Court, Karnataka Government, BJP
- What
- Demolition of residential structures and subsequent PIL
- When
- Demolition carried out, PIL heard on January 7, next hearing on January 22
- Where
- Kogilu Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court
- Why
- Structures built on government land, alleged illegal occupation, catchment area of a lake
- Location
- Kogilu Layout, Bengaluru
- Number of Affected Residents
- 3,000
- Duration of Residence
- 28 years
- Government Provision
- Food and medical facilities
- Next Court Hearing
- January 22
- Verification Teams
- Two teams, each with five members
- BJP Allegation
- Government plans to allot houses to Bangladeshis
- Government Response
- To file detailed objections within a week
Sources
Bengaluru demolition row: Karnataka HC hears PIL; state to file reply
Bengaluru demolition drive: 4 agents booked for collecting rent from families who lived on govt land
HC takes up PIL on demolition row, govt to file objections
