Delhi High Court Awaits Resolution on Sunehri Bagh Masjid Demolition Proposal

The Delhi High Court has declined to issue any directives regarding the proposed demolition of Sunehri Bagh Masjid. NDMC assured that objections raised by the mosque's Imam will be considered before any final decision. The Heritage Committee's recommendation is awaited, and public input will be reviewed as per the law.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refrained from issuing directives concerning the proposed demolition of the Sunehri Bagh Masjid after the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) assured that objections from the mosque's Imam would be considered prior to a final decision.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav dismissed the petition by the Imam, Abdul Aziz, against the NDMC’s December 24, 2023 public notice seeking objections and suggestions on the demolition. The court recorded the Additional Solicitor General's statement that public objections would be deliberated as per the law.

The decision from the Heritage Committee on the mosque's removal is still pending. Meanwhile, the petitioner’s senior counsel highlighted that the mosque is over 150 years old and a significant heritage site, integrated with nearby government buildings. The court concluded, noting that a final decision had yet to be made, and the proceedings were closed.