Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Gujarat High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Dargah Demolition
Imagine a very old building, a dargah, that was torn down by the city.
The High Court is upset because they think the city officials didn't follow the rules.
The court believes the officials may have ignored what the Supreme Court said about buildings like this and also a recent state government plan.
Now, the court has sent a warning to the city officials, and they have to explain why they did this.
The court will decide if the officials broke the law and if they should be punished.
Gujarat High Court issued a contempt notice to Junagadh Municipal Corporation officers.
The notice relates to the demolition of a 300-year-old dargah.
The court cited potential defiance of Supreme Court orders and state government policy.
The dargah was demolished on April 17th, despite a pending civil petition.
The court has scheduled a hearing for July 28th.
- Who
- Gujarat High Court and Junagadh Municipal Corporation officers (Om Prakash, Vivek Kiran Parekh).
- What
- The Gujarat High Court issued a contempt notice regarding the demolition of a 300-year-old dargah.
- When
- The demolition occurred on April 17th; the notice was issued on Friday.
- Where
- Junagadh, Gujarat.
- Why
- The court believes the officers may have defied Supreme Court orders and state policy.
Court's Concerns
Municipal Corporation's Actions
Compliance with Court Orders
Court's Concerns
Demolition may have ignored prior court orders.
Municipal Corporation's Actions
N/A
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Dargah Age
- 300 years
- Demolition Date
- April 17th
- Municipal Commissioner (at the time)
- Om Prakash
- Senior Town Planner
- Vivek Kiran Parekh
- Hearing Date
- July 28th