Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Against Gurugram Demolitions, Allows Petitioners To Approach HC Today Itself The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a petition challenging the ongoing demolition efforts in Gurugram, directing the petitioners to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court immediately. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, representing the affected residents, orally submitted the matter before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. The court instructed the petitioners to make an urgent mention before the High Court that day, requesting the Chief Justice of the High Court to address the issue at 1 PM or immediately after lunch. The petition contested the government's demolition drive, arguing that the action was being carried out without proper legal procedures. Sankaranarayanan claimed that authorities had initiated the demolitions by misinterpreting an interim order issued by the High Court, which had previously imposed a stay on the "Stilt + 4" (S+4) construction policy. He asserted that the structures in question were legal and that the High Court’s order did not authorize large-scale demolition. Chief Justice Kant questioned why the petitioners were seeking intervention from the Supreme Court, emphasizing that the High Court itself was the appropriate forum to address such issues. The petition, filed by residents of Sector 31 in Gurugram (Lane 635 to 957), challenged an interim order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court dated April 2, 2026. This order had imposed a state-wide stay on the S+4 policy, which allows for the construction of additional floors on existing buildings.#supreme_court #punjab_and_haryana_high_court #chief_judge_of_india #gopal_sankaranarayanan #sector_31_gurugram
India's First Openly Queer MP Sworn In as Rajya Sabha Member; Delhi Assembly Security Breach and Other Key Developments Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy was officially sworn in as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament on April 7, 2026, marking a historic milestone as India’s first openly queer member of parliament. A constitutional law expert, Guruswamy played a pivotal role in the 2018 Supreme Court judgment that decriminalized homosexuality in the country. Her appointment has been widely celebrated as a significant step toward greater representation of LGBTQ+ communities in Indian politics. The same day, a security breach occurred at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, where a masked driver rammed through a gate, left a bouquet inside the premises, and was apprehended within an hour. The incident, described as a “security scare,” raised concerns about the safety of public institutions. Authorities confirmed the driver was detained and questioned, though no immediate threats were reported. In a separate development, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) clarified that there is no question of withdrawing central forces from West Bengal, citing recent developments in the state. The remarks came amid ongoing discussions about the role of central forces in maintaining law and order in the region. Meanwhile, the Odisha government addressed confusion surrounding a minister’s remarks about a potential ban on 5 kg LPG cylinders. Officials clarified that there is no such ban, easing concerns among students and migrant workers who had feared disruptions in fuel supply. Internationally, a temporary ceasefire was reported near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.#strait_of_hormuz #menaka_guruswamy #delhi_legislative_assembly #chief_judge_of_india #odisha_government
