The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Places of Worship Act, 1991, does not prevent the State from acquiring religious properties for secular public purposes. Dismissing a plea against Varanasi’s Dalmandi redevelopment, the Court upheld the government’s authority to undertake lawful public infrastructure projects.
On Saturday(3rd August), The Varanasi court addressed a plea from Hindu petitioners, seeking to prevent Muslims from walking on the roof of Vyasji’s basement in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Further hearings are scheduled for August 17, with concerns raised about the fragile condition of the roof and pillars.
