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No Demolition Till Waqf Board Plea Is Decided: Centre Tells Delhi HC In Race Course Masjid Case
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What Happened?
The Delhi High Court was informed that the Race Course Masjid will not be demolished until the Waqf Board's plea for protection is resolved. The court noted it cannot compel the government to allow prayers.
Key points
- The Land and Development Office assured the court about the mosque's status.
- The court is hearing a petition for worshippers to access the mosque.
- The government's counsel mentioned ongoing demolition activities in the area.
- The mosque has been a Waqf property since 1977.
- The petitioner alleged violation of constitutional rights regarding access to the mosque.
Key insights
- The case highlights ongoing tensions between religious access and urban development.
- The outcome may influence future legal protections for religious sites in India.
- The government's actions could set a precedent for handling similar disputes.
Why it matters
The decision affects worshippers seeking access to the mosque amidst ongoing legal disputes.
Entities
Delhi High Court· LocationWaqf Board· OrganizationRace Course Masjid· LocationJaipur Polo Ground· LocationCentral Government· Organization
Source
Times Now
