Supreme Court heard SLP No.26848/2023 challenging the High Court’s dismissal of a PIL to stop demolition of Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building.
Court considered INTACH’s structural safety report and ordered IIT Roorkee to submit an expert assessment, depositing Rs 5 lakh for expenses.
Both reports concluded the heritage structures can be preserved with targeted repairs and retrofitting, recommending block‑wise restoration and removal of unsympathetic additions.
Court directed Mysuru City Corporation to prepare comprehensive renovation plans, comply with INTACH and IIT recommendations, and listed next hearing for 30‑07‑2026.