Calcutta High Court dismisses NGO's plea on book stall demolition

The Calcutta High Court dismissed the Association for Protection of Democratic Rights' (APDR) plea for an enquiry into the demolition of its book stall during Durga Puja. The court ruled that the stall was erected without proper permission, thus no fundamental rights were violated. Justice Rishad Medora stated that the allegations made in the writ petition were not admitted by the respondents. The demolition incident involved individuals claiming to be from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, accompanied by police, who allegedly forcibly dismantled the stall. The court's decision allows APDR to seek other remedies regarding the demolition. This ruling highlights the legal complexities surrounding temporary structures and the need for appropriate permissions. APDR may explore alternative legal avenues to address its concerns about the demolition.