The petition, filed by Summast Patni Musslim Jamat through advocate Anas Tanwir, seeks contempt proceedings against the Gujarat authorities for allegedly violating a Supreme Court order from September 17.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today (11th Nov) has adjourned the hearing on the alleged demolition drive in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district until December 2. This follows the Gujarat Government’s request for additional time to file a response, which Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated would be submitted by the end of the day.
A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan will resume the hearing in December.
BRIEF FACTS
The petition, filed by Summast Patni Musslim Jamat through advocate Anas Tanwir, seeks contempt proceedings against the Gujarat authorities for allegedly violating a Supreme Court order from September 17.
This order had temporarily prohibited demolitions across the country without the Court’s permission, except for unauthorized structures in public spaces or where demolition orders were issued by a court.
The petitioners allege that, on September 28, Gujarat authorities illegally demolished historic Muslim religious sites, including mosques and mausoleums, in Gir Somnath, without prior notice or a hearing.
The Gujarat Government previously assured the Court that the land involved would not be allotted to third parties until further notice. Additionally, the Auliya-e-Deen Committee of Junagadh has challenged a Gujarat High Court decision allowing the demolition to proceed.
The Supreme Court, while declining an immediate stay on the demolition, warned that any contempt of its order would result in sanctions, potentially including jail for responsible officials and restoration of the demolished structures.
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