High Court Halts Anti-Encroachment Drive at HEC

The Delhi High Court has issued a stay order against the anti-encroachment drive initiated by the Higher Education Council (HEC) earlier this month. The court cited procedural lapses and the absence of proper notice to parties potentially affected by the drive. HEC had announced the operation to clear encroachments on its properties, a move that has drawn legal scrutiny. The stay effectively pauses the enforcement of the drive until the court reviews the case in detail. The order is expected to impact the timeline of the HEC’s encroachment clearance efforts.