Gaurav Kohli vs Government of Haryana

Updates

1. News15 Oct 2026

   SC halts demolition drive in pvt colonies of Gurugram

   Following directions from the Supreme Court, the department of town and country planning (DTCP) has suspended the sealing and demolition drive conducted in private licensed colonies across the city till November 3 including DLF Phase one to five, officials said

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court stopped the government from tearing down houses in private residential areas.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the highest court, the Government of Haryana is the state authority, and Gaurav Kohli is the petitioner who brought the matter to court.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gurugram, Haryana.

   What it means:

   The demolition process is currently paused until further orders from the court.

   Hindustan Times
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court stays demolition in posh colonies of Gurugram: Next hearing on November 3, 160 houses have been sealed so far.

   Gurugram posh colony illegal construction demolition stay order latest updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. Amidst the ongoing demolition and sealing action against illegal construction and commercial activities in licensed colonies, the Supreme Court has directed to stop the action for two weeks in the Gaurav Kohli vs Government of Haryana case. The next hearing of the case will be on November 3, 2026.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court has put a temporary halt on the demolition of homes in certain wealthy neighborhoods.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the top court, and the Government of Haryana is the authority being challenged.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The case is in Gurugram, Haryana.

   What it means:

   The court will examine the matter further at the next meeting on November 3.

   Dainik Bhaskar