Orissa high court declines demolition order in encroachment dispute; leaves matter to civil court

The Orissa High Court has refused to order the removal of alleged encroachments in Cuttack's Nuapada area. The court stated that the dispute involves contested facts about land ownership. These issues must be decided by a civil court. The High Court noted that a civil court has already ordered a status quo. Petitioners can seek relief from the civil court.

Orissa high court declines demolition order in encroachment dispute; leaves matter to civil court
The Orissa High Court has refused to order the removal of alleged encroachments in Cuttack's Nuapada area. The court stated that the dispute involves contested facts about land ownership. These issues must be decided by a civil court. The High Court noted that a civil court has already ordered a status quo. Petitioners can seek relief from the civil court.