Allahabad HC dismisses petition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust against demolition notice
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by the Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust regarding a demolition notice for university buildings. The court noted that an interim stay granted by the Moradabad Divisional Commissioner already protects the buildings, rendering further intervention unnecessary.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile political figures and highlights ongoing legal disputes over land use and building regulations in Uttar Pradesh.
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) dismissed a petition filed by Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust at Rampur on the notices for demolition of its university buildings, noting that an interim stay has been ordered.
When the matter was taken up before the court, it was informed on behalf of the petitioner that in an appeal filed before the Commissioner, Moradabad, the appellate authority has passed an interim order staying the demolition of university buildings.
Taking note of the interim order, the bench comprising Justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Kunal Ravi Singh dismissed the petition, saying it need not intervene at this stage.
The Moradabad Divisional Commissioner's court had on Monday (July 27, 2026) granted interim relief to the university, founded by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, staying the proposed demolition of 38 buildings on its campus until the final hearing in the case.
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