The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has paused new lawsuits while reviewing challenges to the Places of Worship Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain advocates restoring demolished Hindu temples, claiming the ruling benefits Hindus. The court will evaluate ongoing cases concerning religious structures in due course.
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The Supreme Court Today (Sept 2) came down heavily on ‘bulldozer justice’, questioning how a house can be demolished just because it belongs to an accused or even a convict in a criminal case. The court also said that it proposes to lay down guidelines on the issue. “Even if he is a convict, still it can’t be done without following the procedure as prescribed by law.”
The Haldwani Municipal Corporation in Uttarakhand demolished a madrasa and a mosque in Banbhoolpura, sparking clashes. The structures’ owners claimed legal rights, but the corporation proceeded, citing absence of a stay order. The demolition raised concerns about procedural irregularities and motives behind the action, with political implications in the upcoming elections.
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.