Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Bombay High Court Halts Pune Dargah Urs Celebration Over Location Dispute
Imagine a special religious event was planned at a place in Pune.
But, the local court stepped in and said "stop"!
They stopped the event because they think it's happening in a graveyard, which isn't allowed.
This place is dedicated to a Sufi saint.
The people in charge of the event say the court is wrong, and they'll fight the decision.
The court is also asking questions about who gave permission for this place to be built.
They want to make sure everything was done correctly.
It's like a legal puzzle about where the event can happen and whether the location is proper.
Bombay High Court halted the annual Urs celebrations at a Pune dargah.
The court cited a dispute over the dargah's location, stating it's in a graveyard.
The dargah is dedicated to Hazrat Salamati Peer, a Sufi preacher.
The Waqf Board, which manages the burial ground, was ordered to ensure compliance.
Former BJP leader Haji Arfat Shaikh plans to appeal the court's decision.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Haji Arfat Shaikh, Waqf Board.
- What
- Bombay High Court halted Urs celebrations at a dargah due to location dispute.
- When
- The court order was issued recently.
- Where
- Hazrat Salamati Peer Dargah in Dehu Road, Pune.
- Why
- The court determined the dargah is located in a graveyard, where festivities cannot be held.
Court's Stance
Shaikh's Stance
Location of Dargah
Court's Stance
The dargah is in a graveyard, and festivities are not permitted.
Shaikh's Stance
The dargah is built on Eidgah land, and the events are permissible.
- Event Halted
- Urs celebrations
- Location
- Hazrat Salamati Peer Dargah, Pune
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Dargah Status
- Under Dispute
- Key Figure
- Haji Arfat Shaikh
- Legal Body
- Waqf Board
- Saint's Birthday
- August 15