The Bombay High Court has expressed its shock regarding the midnight demolition of the historic Buddha Bhushan printing press in Dadar, Mumbai, which occurred on June 25, 2016. The court criticized the evident inaction of the Mumbai police, stating it was contrary to basic legal principles. A division bench, led by Justice AS Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata, has directed the police commissioner to submit a personal affidavit within six weeks, explaining whether the police were aware of the mob of approximately 400-500 individuals that gathered to carry out the demolition. The press, established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was crucial for the dissemination of Dalit literature. The demolition was reportedly instigated by internal disputes within the trust managing the property, which led to false claims about the building's condition. The court noted that it is unusual for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to conduct demolitions during the early morning hours. The next hearing is set for June 15, 2023.