Archive · 24 Jul 2025
SC Issues Notice to Assam Govt. Over Alleged Illegal Demolitions
Imagine the Supreme Court made some rules about how the government can kick people out of their homes.
Some people in Assam are saying the government broke those rules.
They claim the government quickly tore down their homes in a village called Hasilabeel without giving them enough warning or a chance to argue.
The people are asking the Supreme Court to punish the government for ignoring the rules and also want help to rebuild their homes and get money to help them.
The Supreme Court is now asking the Assam government to explain what happened.
Supreme Court issued notice to Assam govt. regarding illegal demolitions.
The notice concerns a contempt petition over demolitions in Hasilabeel village.
Petitioners allege demolitions violated the Supreme Court's 2024 guidelines.
Authorities allegedly demolished homes after a two-day notice, affecting 667 families.
Petitioners seek compensation and reconstruction of demolished infrastructure.
- Who
- The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Assam government, and the contempt petition was filed by eight residents.
- What
- The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Assam government concerning a contempt petition.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued the notice on Thursday.
- Where
- The demolitions occurred in Hasilabeel village, Goalpara district, Assam.
- Why
- The contempt petition alleges the Assam government violated Supreme Court guidelines on demolitions.
Residents' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Violation of Demolition Guidelines
Residents' Perspective
The demolitions violated the Supreme Court's guidelines by not providing adequate notice or opportunity to appeal.
Government's Perspective
The government may argue the land is government-owned, in which case the guidelines might not apply.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Affected Village
- Hasilabeel
- District
- Goalpara
- Contempt Petition Allegation
- Illegal Demolition
- Date of Demolition
- June 2025
- Families Affected
- 667+
- Notice Period
- Two days
- Guidelines Cited
- November 13, 2024, Supreme Court guidelines