Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Halts Assam Evictions in Interim Order
The Supreme Court has stepped in to stop evictions in a part of Assam.
People living there for decades are being told to leave, but the court is pausing everything for now.
This is because the residents, who have lived there for a long time and have documents to prove it, are fighting back.
The court wants to make sure everything is done fairly, giving everyone a chance to be heard before anyone is forced to move.
The Supreme Court issued a 'status quo' order regarding evictions in Uriamghat, Golaghat district, Assam.
The order halts the eviction and demolition of properties in Uriamghat and neighboring villages.
The Supreme Court responded to a petition from Abdul Khaleq and other affected residents.
Petitioners challenge High Court orders permitting evictions without proper procedure.
Residents claim to be long-settled with state-recognized documentation.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Abdul Khaleq and other affected persons.
- What
- The Supreme Court issued a 'status quo' order to halt evictions.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued the order.
- Where
- Uriamghat and adjoining villages in Golaghat district, Assam.
- Why
- To address concerns about the legality of the evictions.
Residents' Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Notice Period
Residents' Perspective
Eviction notices were issued with only seven days' notice.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities claim villages are within forest reserves.
Due Process
Residents' Perspective
Residents should be given a proper hearing, and rehabilitation.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities wanted to remove the residents' properties.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Location
- Golaghat district, Assam
- Order
- Status quo on eviction
- Petitioners
- Abdul Khaleq and others
- Issue
- Eviction and demolition of properties
