A PIL has been submitted to the Bombay High Court seeking heritage status for Savarkar Sadan, the historic residence of Vinayak Savarkar, amid demolition threats. The petition emphasizes Savarkar’s importance in India’s freedom movement and criticizes the Maharashtra government’s inaction over the past fifteen years. Urgent protection and recognition are requested from authorities.
The Allahabad High Court granted interim protection to the 17th-century Shahi Hammam in Agra, responding to a Public Interest Litigation that emphasized its national importance. The Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities to prevent demolition. Local residents face threats from developers, highlighting the urgency of preservation efforts.
