Delhi High Court Sets Up Committee To Oversee Removal Of Encroachments At Tughlaqabad Fort

The Delhi High Court constituted a committee to supervise the removal of encroachments from the Tughlaqabad Fort area, stressing the importance of heritage preservation and rule of law. The Court noted that despite repeated directions, illegal structures persisted, threatening both the monument and public rights. By involving multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and heritage bodies, the Court sought a coordinated mechanism for compliance. The decision reflects judicial proactiveness in protecting cultural heritage and enforcing accountability on public authorities to act against encroachments systematically.