New Delhi, Dec 24: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the city government to take action against cafes, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels operating in Majnu ka Tila and New Aruna Nagar without sanctioned building plans and in violation of safety norms.

A Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) flagging concerns over unauthorised commercial establishments functioning in multi-storey buildings along the Yamuna river bank.

The plea sought directions to inspect and act against cafes, hotels and restaurants running without requisite permissions and sanctioned building plans.

It also urged the Delhi High Court to direct the MCD and the Delhi Fire Services to enforce the National Building Code and applicable fire safety measures in the area.

During the hearing, counsel appearing for the DDA informed the CJ Upadhyaya-led Bench that a suo motu complaint has already been registered on the portal of the special task force.

Taking note of the submission, the Delhi High Court disposed of the plea, directing the authorities to take appropriate action under law after reviewing the grievances raised by the petitioners.

“In view of the fact that a suo motu complaint has already been registered by the DDA, we dispose of the petition with a direction to the authorities to take appropriate action which may be warranted under law,” ordered the CJ Upadhyaya-led Bench.

It further directed the civic authorities to take action with expedition, preferably within three months. During the hearing, the Delhi High Court orally remarked that “half of the Delhi University students are there”, urging the authorities to ensure timely action.

In a lighter vein, CJI Upadhyaya observed, “Except the momo cart, everything shall be removed.”

The PIL highlighted that several structures in Majnu Ka Tila and New Aruna Nagar rise to “7–8 floors, with illegal basements, rooftops, and recreational facilities,” contending that the “structural and operational conditions of these buildings create an immediate and life‑threatening hazard.”

The petitioners claimed that most buildings lack staircases beyond the third or fourth floor, leaving “only small, low‑capacity lifts as vertical access.”

Where staircases do exist, they are allegedly “narrow, unlit, and poorly maintained,” and several terraces or rooftops are blocked or enclosed, leaving visitors without any effective evacuation route.

Referring to a recent tragic nightclub fire in Goa, the plea cautioned that it serves as “a stark warning of what could occur in similar circumstances”.

Mumbai: A sensational case of wife murder has occurred in Mumbai. A man brutally murdered his wife in the Beganwadi area of ​​Mumbai. Surprisingly, the motive behind this bloody altercation is being reported as simply “too much salt in the biryani.” Police acted promptly and arrested the murderous husband, Manzar Imam Hussain.

A Story of Old Enmity and Violence
The family of the deceased, Nazia Parveen, told police that this was not just a one-night stand. Nazia and Manzar had a love marriage two years ago, in October 2023, but soon after their marriage, Manzar’s behavior changed. He would often assault Nazia over trivial matters. About three months ago, Manzar reached the peak of his brutality, beating Nazia so severely that she broke a tooth. Daily domestic quarrels ultimately escalated into a tragic murder. Death from Salt in Biryani

According to police, on the night of the incident, December 20th, Nazia had cooked biryani at home. When Manzar sat down to eat, they began arguing about the biryani being too salty. The argument escalated to the point where Manzar became enraged and hit Nazia’s head against the wall. Nazia died on the spot from severe head injuries and excessive bleeding.

Accused in Police Custody

Upon learning of the incident, Shivaji Nagar police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and registered a murder case against the accused husband under the BNS section. Police arrested Manzar Imam Hussain, who was trying to escape. Police are currently interrogating the accused to piece together all aspects of this heinous crime.

Mumbai: The BJP is engaging in politics of chaos and hatred in the name of Hindus and Muslims for votes. What wrong have Muslims done that Kirit Somaiya and Nitesh Rane are constantly spewing venom against them? They talk about brotherhood, but they have no constructive thinking or strategy to fight corruption. That’s why Hindus and Muslims continue to do the same thing day and night to benefit themselves and create divisions in society. By inciting hatred between Hindus and Muslims, they are creating an atmosphere of hatred in society. This serious allegation was made by Abu Asim Azmi, leader of the Maharashtra Samajwadi Party and member of the Workers’ Assembly. He said that when Khan became the mayor of Mumbai, where were the Muslims, but the BJP has started making it an issue and is trying to scare Hindus in the name of Muslims. Muslims say that someone from Mumbai should be elected mayor so that the city can develop, but an attempt has been made to create divisions in the name of the mayor. Based on a survey conducted a year ago, it is being said that Mumbai’s demographics are changing and the number of Bangladeshi infiltrators has increased. Azmi stated that the government needs to focus on where illegal Bangladeshis are coming from, what the government is doing, and why this infiltration is occurring. However, the way Muslims are being harassed in the name of Bangladeshis is wrong. He stated that radical Muslim leaders are advising Hindus to increase their population. Regarding Navneet Rane’s comment, Abu Asim Azmi said, “Who stopped her from having forty children? But she shouldn’t create suspicion in the name of Hindus and Muslims. This is very harmful. There is a political agenda to create hatred against Muslims. Ahead of the BMC elections, Soumya and Nitesh Rane have become agitated and are spewing venom against Muslims. This should be banned.”