SC quashes PIL seeking inquiry into history of Taj Mahal, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'
2 years, 2 months ago

SC quashes PIL seeking inquiry into history of Taj Mahal, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'

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Highlights The PIL sought to initiate a "fact-finding enquiry" into the history of the Taj Mahal The Supreme Court termed the PIL as 'publicity interest litigation.' SC dismisses PIL on Taj Mahal : Terming it "publicity interest litigation," the Supreme Court on Friday quashed a plea seeking a "fact-finding inquiry" into the history of the Taj Mahal and the "opening of 22 rooms" on the premises of the monuments. Additionally, the court also reprimanded the petitioner's attorney for filing the Public Interest Litigation in a "casual" way and stated that it was unable to issue an order, in this case, pursuant to Article 226 of the Constitution. The petition had also sought to abolish several provisions of the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1951 and the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, under which the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb and the Agra Fort were designated as historical monuments.

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Supreme Court dismisses 'publicity interest litigation' on Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses 'publicity interest litigation' on Taj Mahal

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A bench of justices M R Shah and M M Sundresh refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order that had dismissed the plea New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking a “fact-finding inquiry” into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms” on the monument’s premises, terming it “publicity interest …

"Publicity Interest Litigation" : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Ascertain "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

"Publicity Interest Litigation" : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Ascertain "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition which sought directions to study the "real history" of Taj Mahal. The petitioner contended that there was no evidence to hold that Mughal Emperor Shahjahan built TajMahal.A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh dismissed the petition by terming it as a "publicity interest litigation". The petitioner sought the constitution of …

"No Scientific Evidence To Prove Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal" : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 2 months ago

"No Scientific Evidence To Prove Shah Jahan Built Taj Mahal" : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of a fact finding committee to study the "real history of Taj Mahal and to put to rest the controversy and clarify its history". According to petitioner Dr.Rajneesh Singh, though it has been stated that the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan for his wife Mumtaz …

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open 20 rooms of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open 20 rooms of Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

May 12, 2022 06:39 pm | Updated 07:09 pm IST - Lucknow The Allahabad High Court on May 12 dismissed a plea seeking a ‘‘fact-finding inquiry’‘ into the history of the Taj Mahal and the “opening of 22 rooms’‘ on the monument’s premises, saying the petitioner failed to point out which of his legal or constitutional rights were being infringed. …

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open closed rooms of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC rejects plea seeking to open closed rooms of Taj Mahal

Op India  

On Thursday 12th May 2022, the Allahabad High Court rejected the plea seeking the formation of a fact-finding committee to research the real history of the Taj Mahal. The petitioner sought directions from the court to open the 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal and register the observations to put the controversy around the Taj Mahal to rest. Please …

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects plea to open 22 locked rooms in Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

'Leave it to historians': Allahabad HC rejects plea to open 22 locked rooms in Taj Mahal

India Today  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Rajneesh Singh's petition to set up a fact-finding committee to probe the history of the Taj Mahal and open the doors of its 22 locked rooms. WHAT COURT SAID "The plea to constitute a fact-finding committee to find out the 'real truth' behind the Taj Mahal is a non-justiciable issue. WHAT …

Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea For Fact-Finding Committee To Study "Real History" Of Taj Mahal
2 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad HC Dismisses Plea For Fact-Finding Committee To Study "Real History" Of Taj Mahal

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking the constitution of a fact-finding committee to research on the "real history" behind Taj Mahal. Petitioner disputed that Taj Mahal was a Mughal structure.The petitioner also sought a direction to the Archaeological Survey of India to open the sealed doors of over 20 rooms inside the Taj Mahal premises so …

Taj Mahal 22 rooms case: HC judge asks petitioners to not make mockery of PIL system
2 years, 7 months ago

Taj Mahal 22 rooms case: HC judge asks petitioners to not make mockery of PIL system

India Today  

The two-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court ripped into the petitioner who sought opening of the 22 locked rooms in the Taj Mahal, after he stated that the truth about the iconic monument needs to come out, and that he has filed multiple PILs for the same. WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUT The writ petition seeking to “find the …

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