Supreme Court Stays Construction, Renovation in Mehrauli Archaeological Park

New Delhi, February 28, 2025: The Supreme Court of India ordered a stay on any new construction or renovation work at centuries-old religious sites located inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi. This includes the 13th-century Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid, which hold deep religious significance. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea from Zameer Ahmed Jumlana. He had approached the court to safeguard these historical religious structures from demolition.

Mehrauli Archaeological Park | “Structures Carries Religious Importance & Spiritual Sentiment”: ASI To Supreme Court

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) told the Supreme Court that the structures in Mehrauli Archaeological Park have religious importance. ASI’s statement emphasizes that these structures are an important part of India’s history and culture. The park has many monuments, some of which are believed to have religious value.