Calcutta High Court halts demolition of ex-TMC strongman Jahangir Khan’s Falta house
The Calcutta High Court has stayed the demolition of a house belonging to former Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan. The court questioned the district administration's failure to serve proper notice to the owner, who is currently in custody.
Why it matters
It highlights legal due process concerns regarding state-led demolition drives against political figures and the necessity of procedural transparency.
District administration of South 24 Parganas initiated a demolition drive at the unauthorised portion of Mr. Khan alias Pushpa’s house on Thursday. KOLKATA Calcutta High Court on Friday (November 13, 2026) stayed the demolition of former Trinamool Congress strongman Jahangir Khan’s house in Falta. District administration of South 24 Parganas initiated a demolition drive at the unauthorised portion of Mr. Khan’s, alias Pushpa’s, house on Thursday (November 12, 2026). The operation began around 8.30 a.m. under BDO Sandip Singh Roy, with fire department personnel and a large police contingent deployed to maintain law and order. According to the police, several notices were issued to Mr. Khan to remove the structure. The building exceeded two storeys without any approval and the district administration has bulldozed the structure. Meanwhile, Mr. Khan, who is now in jail, moved the Calcutta High Court challenging the action..
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