NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday, 3rd March, refused to entertain a petition seeking contempt action against Gujarat authorities for allegedly disobeying its orders regarding demolition of properties. The petitioner alleged that authorities in Ahmedabad demolished houses without following the Supreme Court’s directions.
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.
Today, On 27th January, the Supreme Court announced it would hear pleas, including a contempt petition, against Gujarat authorities for allegedly demolishing residential and religious buildings in Gir Somnath district without its prior approval. The case will be taken up in three weeks. The petition claims that the demolitions were carried out in violation of the court’s order. This hearing will address the legality of these actions and their impact on affected people.
The Gujarat government defended its demolition activities in Gir Somnath before the Supreme Court, asserting the need to remove illegal encroachments on public land. In response to a legal challenge, the government emphasized adherence to legal procedures, while the petitioner accused authorities of targeting Muslim sites unlawfully. The case was adjourned for further review.
