The Supreme Court addressed petitions alleging contempt against Gujarat authorities for continuing construction despite an order halting demolitions of Muslim structures in Gir Somnath. Senior Advocate Sanjay Hegde raised concerns over a new boundary wall, while the Gujarat government denied illegal construction. The case is set for a detailed hearing soon.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (31st Jan) denied a request to allow the “Urs” festival to take place from February 1 to February 3 at a demolished dargah in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. A bench consisting of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih heard arguments, including submissions from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Gujarat government. Mehta explained that all illegal constructions on the land, including temples, had been demolished.
The Supreme Court today (11th Nov) has adjourned the hearing on the alleged demolition drive in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district until December 2. This follows the Gujarat Government’s request for additional time to file a response, which Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated would be submitted by the end of the day.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Yesterday (Oct 25) informed a bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Vishwanathan that the Auliye-e-Deen Committee had withheld crucial information in its petition challenging the demolition of nine Muslim religious sites, graveyards, and hutments, some of which were protected ancient monuments in Gir Somnath, Gujarat. He noted that the removal of encroachments on the same land began five months ago and pointed out that the court was not told that similar actions, including the demolition of several temples, had been ongoing since 2020.
The Supreme Court today (25th Oct) declined a request for an interim status quo on the demolition of Muslim religious structures in Gujarat, informed by the state’s assurance that the land will remain government-owned. Ongoing legal disputes include challenges to earlier court decisions and concerns over alleged unauthorized demolitions impacting recognized sites. Further hearings are scheduled.
The Supreme Court (25th Oct) refused to maintain the status quo on alleged illegal demolitions of Muslim places of worship in Gujarat. Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan deemed it unnecessary to issue an order. The case involved a contempt petition concerning demolitions without prior approval, with conflicting claims about land ownership.
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