<h1>Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Contempt for Ignoring Demolition Rules and Protecting Minority Rights</h1> The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking contempt action against state authorities for allegedly violating its directives during demolition drives in a district of Assam affecting over 600 families. The petitioners alleged mass evictions were conducted without prior personal hearings or adequate time for appeal, targeting a minority community while excluding others similarly situated. The court issued notices to the state chief secretary and others, requiring responses within two weeks. The plea referenced the court's November 2024 ruling mandating prior show-cause notices and 15 days to respond before demolitions, except for unauthorized structures on public land or with court orders. Petitioners sought interim relief including compensation and rehabilitation. The court indicated that if the land was government-owned, its prior orders would not apply, and declined to stay demolitions on such land.