New Delhi, March 13 -- In a big relief to Pakistani Hindu refugees, the Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) not to undertake any demolition drive at the Majnu Ka Tilla camp where they have been living since 2011.

The High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order on a petition against the notice issued by the DDA.

While passing the direction, the High Court considered the statement of the Central Government in a petition of 2013 that the Union of India shall endeavour to extend all support to the Hindu Community that has entered India from Pakistan. Notably, the Central Government has notified the CAA recently.

Justice Mini Pushkarna directed that no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner, ...