The Delhi High Court instructed the DDA to develop comprehensive SOPs for booking Ramleela sites within five weeks, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness. This comes after petitions raised concerns about irregularities in the current process. The court has also prohibited new bookings until the new guidelines are established. The aim is to maintain the integrity of this tradition.
The Delhi High Court found Uday Pal Singh guilty of criminal contempt for making defamatory accusations against judges in a social media video. Singh accused the judges of favoring the Delhi Development Authority and engaging in illegal activities. Despite Singh’s apology, the Court did not accept his explanation and has scheduled a further hearing.
Today(on 8th April),The Delhi High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, denied a request to permit Ramzan and Eid prayers at the site of the demolished ‘Akhoondji mosque’ in Mehrauli. The court emphasized the delay in the appeal, and the land is currently under the Delhi Development Authority’s control. The request aimed to secure unrestricted access for prayers from March 11 to Eid-ul-Fitr.
Today(on 18th March),The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Jasmeet Singh, issues contempt notices to officials for illegally felling 1,000 trees near South Asian University. Violation of court orders prompts scrutiny and potential contempt charges. The situation is intensified by the rejection of DDA’s request by the Supreme Court. The case continues on 1st April.
On 7th March, The Delhi Development Authority’s pause of the Majnu ka Tila demolition has sparked a dispute between AAP and BJP over Hindu refugees from Pakistan. AAP accuses DDA of unfairly targeting the vulnerable community, while BJP cites legal and environmental concerns. The conflict highlights the intersection of politics, law, and human rights in addressing displaced populations.
The Delhi High Court has ordered a status quo on a 600-year-old mosque demolished by the DDA in Mehrauli. This decision follows a plea by the Delhi Waqf Board, reflecting the ongoing debate over preserving historical and religious sites. The case raises complex issues about land use, conservation, and heritage preservation in urbanizing spaces like Delhi.
