“Delhi HC Denies Ramzan Prayers at Demolished Akhoondji Mosque Site in Mehrauli

The High Court of Delhi has rejected a plea to allow prayers at the recently demolished ‘Akhoondji mosque’ in Mehrauli during the ongoing holy month of Ramzan.

In a recent order, Justice Sachin Datta dismissed the plea by Muntazmia Committee Madarsa Behrul Ulum & Kabarstan, citing the court’s previous refusal to permit entry of devotees to the site on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat.

The court emphasized that its previous reasoning applied to the present situation, noting that the land in question is currently under the possession of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The DDA has already ordered maintenance of status quo while addressing the legality of the demolition.

The petitioner had sought directions for allowing unrestricted entry of devotees to the site during the month of Ramzan, from the sunset of March 11 till Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.

The ‘Akhoondji mosque’, believed to be over 600 years old, along with the Behrul Uloom madrasa, were declared “illegal” structures in Sanjay Van and demolished by the DDA on January 30.

The court’s decision underscores the ongoing legal battle surrounding the demolished mosque site, highlighting the complexities involved in balancing religious sentiments with legal considerations.

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