Court Directs ASI To File Affidavit On Jama Masjid's Status As A Protected Monument: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Delhi, the complexities surrounding the Jama Masjid and the appointment of its Imam were scrutinized under the Wakf Act, 1995. The case, filed by Suhail Ahmed Khan and Ajay Gautam, raised pressing questions regarding the authority of Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari and the roles of the Delhi Wakf Board and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Background of the Case…