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    Supreme Court Stays Construction, Renovation in Mehrauli Archaeological Park
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    Supreme Court Stays Construction, Renovation in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

    New Delhi, February 28, 2025: The Supreme Court of India ordered a stay on any new construction or renovation work at centuries-old religious sites located inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi. This includes the 13th-century Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid, which hold deep religious significance. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea from Zameer Ahmed Jumlana. He had approached the court to safeguard these historical religious structures from demolition.

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    [Breaking] Delhi Pollution: "Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Supreme Court Clear Directives": SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra
    [Breaking] Delhi Pollution: "Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Supreme Court Clear Directives": SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra
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    [Breaking] Delhi Pollution: “Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Court Clear Directives”: SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra

    The Supreme Court On Thursday (5th Dec) criticized Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra for failing to ensure full compensation for construction workers amid air quality measures. Justices questioned delays in payments despite previous directives and demanded immediate resolution. The government was directed to inform unregistered workers about their rights and enhance registration efforts in the ongoing pollution crisis response.

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    SC Issues Contempt Notices to Delhi Development Authority Officials
    SC Issues Contempt Notices to Delhi Development Authority Officials
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    [Birendra Singh vs UOI] Again, SC Restores Construction Ban at Uttarakhand’s Jilling Estate

    The Supreme Court restored an order halting construction at Jilling Estate, Uttarakhand, due to concerns of ecological damage and wildlife disruption. Birendra Singh’s plea for comprehensive environmental impact assessment was upheld. The dispute over single-window clearances and ‘Deemed Forest’ classification continues, with the next hearing scheduled for August 12.

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