SC stays housing board action in 42-bigha dispute on B2 Bypass

Jaipur: The Supreme Court Monday stayed further action by the housing board in the 42-bigha land dispute located on Tonk Road’s B2 Bypass area and directed the authorities not to demolish the remaining 10 houses until the pending appeal before the Rajasthan High Court is decided.

The apex court observed that, prima facie, the state HC division bench’s decision to vacate its earlier stay order dated April 21, 2026, did not appear appropriate. Following the lifting of the stay on May 18, the Housing Board had initiated demolition action against constructions on the disputed land.

The order came while disposing of an SLP filed by Shri Ram Colony Vikas Samiti challenging the HC division bench’s May 18 order. The petitioner argued that no application seeking vacation of the stay had been filed by any party, yet the division bench lifted the stay suo motu. The Supreme Court directed that any future plea for vacating the stay be decided only after hearing all the parties.