The central government said that there are 92 CISF personnel stationed at RG Kar Hospital, including 54 female personnel, who are reportedly facing severe accommodation issues.

However, the bench acknowledged that unauthorized constructions could be subject to demolition, but stressed that such actions must strictly adhere to legal protocols.

A batch of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court in 2022 in the wake of a demolition drive scheduled for April 2022 in Delhi's Jahangirpuri. The drive was finally stayed. But the petitioners prayed for a declaration that authorities cannot resort to bulldozer action as a form of punishment.

The Supreme Court questioned how a house could be demolished solely because someone is accused or even convicted.