Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Delhi HC Rejects Plea to Remove Graves in Tihar Jail
The Delhi High Court said no to removing the graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar Jail.
A group wanted the graves moved to prevent glorifying terrorism.
The court said that there is no law against having graves in the jail.
The court also pointed out that it's been 12 years since they were buried, and the government made the decision for law and order reasons.
The group later withdrew their request.
Delhi High Court dismissed a petition regarding the removal of graves.
The petition was filed by the Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh.
The petition sought to relocate the remains of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt.
The Court stated that there's no law against having graves in jail.
The petition was later withdrawn by the petitioner.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh
- What
- Denied a petition to remove graves
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi High Court, Tihar Jail
- Why
- Court found no legal violation
Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh
Delhi High Court
Grave's Impact
Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh
Relocation to prevent glorification of terrorism and misuse of the jail premises.
Delhi High Court
Government decision was made considering law and order; no violation of law was found.
- Event
- Petition to remove graves denied
- Petitioners
- Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh
- Graves
- Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt
- Location
- Tihar Jail
- Court's Reasoning
- No law broken; decision was for law and order
- Outcome
- Petition withdrawn
Sources
Delhi HC dismisses plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar
Delhi HC Dismisses Plea To Remove Graves Of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat From Tihar Jail
Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking removal of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat’s graves from Tihar jail
Delhi HC junks PIL to remove Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat graves from Tihar Jail
Why the Delhi High Court Refused to Remove Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt's Graves From Tihar Jail
