The Imam of the Sunehri Bagh mosque has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the proposed demolition of the historic structure, citing concerns about alleged traffic congestion in the vicinity.
The petitioner, Abdul Aziz, contested a public notice issued by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on December 24, which invited objections and suggestions from the public by January 1 regarding the demolition of the mosque.
A vacation bench of Justice Manoj Jain has scheduled the hearing for January 8, assuring that no action will be taken in the interim. The final decision on the demolition rests with the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC), according to the NDMC’s counsel.
The NDMC’s counsel stated, “Your lordship may simply adjourn this. Nothing is going to happen. The decision has to be taken by the HCC, not by us. We just have to call for suggestions. I can’t even touch a brick without HCC permission.”
Abdul Aziz’s counsel clarified that they are not seeking an interim order at this stage and argued that the law does not empower the NDMC to remove a heritage structure.
The court questioned the locus of the Imam in filing the petition instead of the Delhi Waqf Board. In response, the Imam’s counsel explained that the petition aims to protect the congregation as the Sunehri Bagh mosque is an active place of worship.
The petitioner emphasized the historical significance of the mosque, stating, “The mosque is more than 150 years old and a heritage building that is a symbol of cultural legacy.” The plea argued that government offices in the area, not the mosque, contributed to the alleged traffic issues.
“The petitioner being the Imam of Sunehri Bagh Masjid is witnessing the condition of traffic in the area. The petitioner submits that the traffic in the area is regulated, and when required, barricades are put, and there is no complaint of any resistance of such regulation and barricades from the petitioner or the worshippers,” the petition said.
It is important to note that on December 18, the High Court concluded proceedings in a separate petition by the Delhi Waqf Board, anticipating the mosque’s demolition, recording that all parties would act in accordance with the law.
Maji nahi todni chahhiye
Sunahri masjid nahi hatni chahiye ham
sabhi Momin bhaiyo ki Gujarish hii
Masjid ko nhi hatana cahiye
Majid thi rehe gi in sha Allah 🇸🇦🇸🇦
Masjid ko whi rhi he
Masjid ko whi rh
Masjid ko nhi hatana cahiye please
Nahin todni chahie masjid
Masjid ko nehi torna chahiye
Na Karo pliss sar 🥺 Majid ko kuche mat kar 300 sal purani Majid he 🙏🥺
Kya India me is government ko masjid hi avedh dikh Rahi hai kya mandir eak bhi avedh nhi he kya
Majid ko nhi girana chay ye 300 sal purani Majid hai
Majid ko nhi girana chay ye Majid 300 sal purani Majid hai 🙏🥺
300 sall purani hai ye masjid ,🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲
no the mosque will not transfer to another place ,the mosque will situated in the same place
Majid thi rehe gi in sha Allah 🇸🇦🇵🇸 🇮🇳
Masjid vahi rhi ge
Masjid nahi hatni chahiye
The mosque should not be removed from there because the mosque already present there is 200 years old.
Asalamu alaykum bhai aap ko kya problem hai q masjido ke phiche padde ho agar tumhe trafic ki problem hai to tum dusre taraf banao na road
Asalamu alaykum bhai aap ko kya problem hai q masjido ke phiche padde ho agar tumhe trafic ki problem hai to tum dusre taraf banao na road
Masjid ko nahi girana chahiye koi aor rasta nikalna chahiye
Masjid ko nai girana chahiye koi aur rasta nikal na chahiye
Please masjid ko mat hataiye phle v aap sb bhut si masjid ko hata chuke h ab mat kigye Aisa nhi hona chahiye please
Please masjid mat hataiye please I request you
Please masjid ko mat hataiye phle v aap sb bhut si masjid ko hata chuke h ab mat kigye Aisa nhi hona chahiye please
Masjid nahi hatni chiy are turning bhi nahi chiye sabhi bhiyo se mere gujaris hai apni ray jarur de
Masjid nahi hatni chiy
Masjid hai aur rhegi inshallah ❣️
Masjid mat todo please 🥺 reaquest
Masjid mat hatao masjid nhi hatni chahiye
Ap. Logo. Ko abhi kyu yàad ayi hai trefic ki. Masjid to. Bhot. Jada. Purani hai na. Shide. Bolo na musalman ko Target krna hai. Masjid nahi hat ni chaiye
Nahi cha legi nahi chalegi. Ap ki dada giri nahi chalegi masjid. Vha se nahi hate gi sare. Bolo. In Saha Allah
Ye. Baat to musalman ko Target krne ki Haj agr. Baat traffic ki hai to. Road. Chenge krao. Baat. Bhai chare ki hai to. Road change krao.