Haldwani demolition row: People celebrate SC verdict

The Supreme Court on January 5 stayed the Uttarakhand High Court order for the eviction of over 4,000 families from the railway land in Haldwani. The people of Haldwani celebrated the occasion by ending the protest and sharing sweets with each other.

People facing demolition of their homes in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura hugged and shared sweets after hearing the Supreme Court's verdict on January 5. The SC has stayed the Uttarakhand High Court order to remove encroachments from 29 acres of railway land. Credit: PTI Photo

The Supreme Court has sent notices to the state government and the Railways seeking their response to a bunch of petitions challenging the High Court order. The next SC hearing is on February 7. Credit: PTI Photo

Some people were seen waving the national flag in celebration. A bunch of children held up banners saying,

Local people from Haldwani celebrated with sweets after the Supreme Court order on Haldwani eviction case in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi shows the victory sign after the Supreme Court order on Haldwani eviction case in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Local people from Haldwani react as they celebrate the Supreme Court order on Haldwani eviction case in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Residents distribute sweets as they celebrate the Supreme Court order on Haldwani eviction case in Haldwani. Credit: PTI Photo

As the news came in, men, women and children sitting on a dharna in front of a mosque ended the protest and hugged each other. Local residents started preparing tea and distributing sweets and dates to the crowd. Credit: PTI Photo