Gir Somnath Demolitions : Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea For Conducting Urs Between Feb 1-3

The Supreme Court was approached with a contempt plea concerning the demolition of Muslim religious places in Somnath, Gujarat. The petitioners sought permission to conduct the annual Urs (religious festival) from February 1 to 3. The court’s intervention came after the demolition of certain structures, which the petitioners argued would affect their religious practices. The Supreme Court reviewed the matter and granted temporary relief, allowing the religious event to take place while also ordering that the authorities adhere to legal and constitutional principles in dealing with religious sites. This case reflects the balance between religious freedoms and urban planning policies.