Contempt Plea Against Uttarakhand: Demolition of Waqf Property Sparks Legal Battle

The Supreme Court has sought a response from Uttarakhand authorities over a contempt plea regarding the demolition of a registered waqf property. The plea claims the dargah was demolished without notice, violating an earlier court order tied to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday called for a response from Uttarakhand authorities regarding a contempt plea involving the demolition of a registered waqf property. The plea alleges a dargah in Dehradun was demolished without prior notice, despite assurances made before the apex court.

The dargah, registered as a waqf property since 1982, faced demolition in April without notification, conflicting with a previous Supreme Court order. The court had stated that no waqf property should be altered before a pending case on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 is resolved.

The court has issued notices to Uttarakhand officials and scheduled a hearing for May 15. The plea further criticizes state action violating court orders, emphasizing the site's religious significance and demanding accountability from local authorities.