J&K&L High Court Issues Notice on ₹5 Crore Compensation Plea Over Alleged Illegal Demolition

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued notice to the Union Territory administration on a plea seeking Rs 5 crore compensation for the alleged illegal demolition of a shop structure in Udhampur district.

Justice Rahul Bharti directed that the status quo be maintained at the site and ordered that no construction or reconstruction be carried out until further orders. 

The petition was filed by Farooq Ahmad Wani, who claimed the shop was erected pursuant to an agreement executed in 2018 and was demolished without following due process of law. Alleging substantial financial loss, Wani sought compensation for the destruction of his investment.

The court listed the matter for further hearing on January 31, 2026.