Madhya Pradesh High Court Halts Demolition of 38 Homes in Khandwa District Linked to Alleged Cattle Slaughter Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed demolition of 38 homes in Khandwa district linked to an alleged cattle slaughter case. The Association for Protection of Civil Rights filed petitions after the district administration issued demolition notices following Hindutva group protests. Nine people were booked, with the main accused charged under the National Security Act. Justice Maninder S. Bhatti ordered no coercive steps until the next hearing. APCR welcomed the relief, stating demolition cannot replace judicial process or serve as collective punishment.