Delhi court orders action against illegal construction near historic Jama Masjid.

The Delhi High Court has ordered law enforcement and civic agencies to address illegal construction and commercial activities at Meena Bazar, near the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi. The NGO Yuva Sangharsh Smiti filed a petition alleging that the police had failed to act against the encroachment of public land. The court emphasized the need for prompt action, given the area's proximity to heritage sites and the Archaeological Survey of India's 200-meter construction ban around such sites.

December 11, 2024
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