The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging a 1980 notification declaring three Jahangirpuri mosques as waqf properties, holding the petitioner had needlessly attempted to revisit historical matters. It said the plea lacked bona fides and public interest.
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the demolition of illegal structures on over 4 bighas of public land in Okhla, Delhi. Authorities are mandated to act quickly and submit a compliance report. The Court highlighted the importance of protecting public land from encroachments to ensure it is used for the public’s benefit.
