Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Questions Aga Khan Trust's Role at Sunder Nursery
The Supreme Court of India is concerned about how the Aga Khan Trust is managing Sunder Nursery, a big park in Delhi.
The court thinks the trust is using the park for things like restaurants and charging people to visit, which might not be good for the park's history and for the public.
The court wants to make sure that important places like Sunder Nursery are protected and used for everyone's benefit, not just for making money.
They might look into this more in the future.
The Supreme Court raised concerns about the Aga Khan Trust's management of Sunder Nursery, a 90-acre heritage park in Delhi.
The court questioned the commercial use of the park, including restaurants and paid public access.
The bench expressed dissatisfaction with the conservation efforts and the arrangement between the government and the trust.
The court indicated it might scrutinize similar public-private heritage conservation partnerships in the future.
No immediate actions were taken against the Aga Khan Trust, but the issue will be examined further.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Government of India
- What
- Supreme Court questions the management and commercial use of Sunder Nursery by the Aga Khan Trust
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To ensure heritage preservation and public interest are prioritized over commercial activities
Government and Heritage Conservationists
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Commercial Use of Public Heritage Space
Government and Heritage Conservationists
The government and heritage conservationists argue that the Aga Khan Trust is using the publicly owned heritage space for commercial purposes, such as running restaurants and charging for public access.
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
The Aga Khan Trust maintains that its management of Sunder Nursery includes necessary commercial activities to sustain the park's upkeep and conservation efforts.
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Park Size
- 90 acres
- Managing Entities
- Aga Khan Trust for Culture and government agencies
- Date of Hearing
- July 23, 2026
- Key Issue
- Commercial use of public heritage space