New Delhi, March 10 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) not to undertake any demolition action against the homes of persons accused in the murder of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar until the court hears the matter on Wednesday.

Justice Amit Bansal said that no coercive action should be taken by the civic authorities in the meantime while the High Court considers the petitions filed by the mothers of the accused persons.

"Nothing should happen between today and tomorrow. Nothing should happen between 4 PM now and tomorrow, 10:30 am," Justice Bansal said while issuing the interim direction.

The court passed the order after counsel appearing for the respondents req...