Qutub Minar lit up in remembrance of 1994 Rwanda genocide
The Qutub Minar was lit up with the colours of the Rwandan national flag in solidarity with the people of the east-African nation
The Qutub Minar was lit up with the colours of the Rwandan national flag in solidarity with the people of the east-African nation
The Saket court in Delhi on Tuesday dismissed an Intervention Application (IA) moved by Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Pratap Singh, who claimed ownership rights over the Qutub Minar land while hearing an appeal that sought worship rights for Hindus and Jains inside the Qutub Minar complex.
During the course of the hearing, ASI lawyer Subash C. Gupta argued that the man claims rights for large and vast areas in several states.
After hearing the submissions of the respondents seeking more time for instructions in the matter, Justice Manoj Kumar posted the case for further hearing for July 25.
The Archaeological Survey of India had opposed the suit, submitting that the "fundamental rights cannot be availed in violation of any status of the land".
The court had observed that wrongs may have been committed in the past, "but such wrongs cannot be the basis for disturbing the peace of our present and future".
Additional District Judge Nikhil Chopra of the Saket Court was hearing the appeal challenging the rejection of a suit alleging that the Quwwat-Ul-Islam Masjid situated within the Qutub Minar complex in Mehrauli was built in place of a temple complex.
Additional District Judge Pooja Talwar on Tuesday admitted the appeal and issued notice to all respondents. The matter is deferred to May 11 for the next hearing.
Archaeological Survey of India’s Delhi circle took the initiative by illuminating the historical monuments on the occasion of World Heritage Day in New Delhi.
