Today(on 16th May),The Supreme Court ordered Delhi and three other states to cease new mining permissions in the Aravalli range without its approval, and has also rebuked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for unauthorized tree cutting in the Ridge area, an extension of the Aravallis.
Today(on 24th April), The Supreme Court of India has issued a contempt notice to the vice-chairman of Delhi Development Authority for unauthorized felling of 1,000 trees near Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, despite court orders. This reflects the court’s commitment to environmental protection and sends a strong message against non-compliance. The decision has been hailed by environmental activists and citizens.
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.
Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to provide a justification for the demolition of the 600-year-old Akhoondji mosque in Delhi, which was reportedly carried out without prior notice. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished a historic mosque in Mehrauli, Delhi, that had stood for over 600 years. The Masjid Akhonji, […]