The Curious Case Of Demolition And Restoration Of Guru Ravidas Temple
5 years, 1 month ago

The Curious Case Of Demolition And Restoration Of Guru Ravidas Temple

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In its initial years, the judiciary undertook a very principled interference with the decisions taken by the legislature or the executive. In a good example of the same, the Guru Ravidas temple case and the way it has been dealt with, turns this perception built over the years, upside down. The Supreme Court got the temple demolished, no review was sought, public unrest occurred, then Centre came forward with an offer 3 days before a major state election and the judiciary accepted and permitted building a new permanent structure at the same site. Claiming adverse possession of the land, a suit was filed by Guru Ravidas Jainti Samaroh Samiti - a registered Society managing the temple - seeking prohibitory injunction against DDA. In Guru Ravidas Temple case, a perception was built and a narrative was created that the Supreme Court has not only touched upon the faith of the oppressed class but also demolished the same.

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Ahead of Guru Ravidas temple foundation event, a controversy over its location
1 year, 5 months ago

Ahead of Guru Ravidas temple foundation event, a controversy over its location

Hindustan Times  

SAGAR: Community leaders at Guru Ravidas Ashram in Sagar district have demanded that a ₹100 crore Sant Ravidas temple proposed to be built in the district’s Badtuma village be relocated closer to the existing ashram in Karrapur village. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the plan to construct the memorial temple for Sant Ravidas in February The renewed demand comes …

Guru Ravidas Temple : Contempt Plea Filed In SC Over Non-Restoration Of Land & Idols
4 years, 10 months ago

Guru Ravidas Temple : Contempt Plea Filed In SC Over Non-Restoration Of Land & Idols

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Former Congress Member of Parliament, from Haryana, Ashok Tanwar on Thursday moved a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against Delhi Development Authority and Delhi Government alleging that they have 'willfully and deliberately: flouted the Court's orders for restoration of idols and reconstruction of the Guru Ravidas temple in Tughlaqabad, Delhi.The petitioner, an ardent follower. Former Congress Member of Parliament, …

Supreme Court 2019 : Events & Controversies
5 years ago

Supreme Court 2019 : Events & Controversies

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A Chief Justice of India facing sexual harassment allegations for the first time ever in history, leading to a murky enquiry process set in by the Supreme Court, which ultimately absolved him!Serious questions about the independence of judiciary being raised in the wake of apex court's indifference and inaction on the contentious Kashmir lockdown!.Deep fault lines exposed within. A Chief …

SC Allows Construction Of Permanent Structure For Guru Ravidas Temple
5 years, 1 month ago

SC Allows Construction Of Permanent Structure For Guru Ravidas Temple

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The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the construction of a permanent structure for the Guru Ravidas temple in the Tughlaqabad forest area here instead of a wooden porta cabin as suggested by the Centre. The top court also allowed the plea seeking enclosure of the Guru Ravidas pond within the temple's fence so that it becomes a part of its …

Relieved, VHP welcomes Supreme Court order on Ravidas temple
5 years, 2 months ago

Relieved, VHP welcomes Supreme Court order on Ravidas temple

India TV News  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has welcomed the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Centre's revised offer of 400 sq m land for reconstruction of Ravidas temple in the Tughlaqabad forest area calling it "a success story". The Ravidas temple was at the heart of a raging political controversy after it was razed by the Delhi Development Authority on the apex court's …

Guru Ravidas Temple : SC Allows Reconstruction At 400 Sqm Plot Offered By Centre In Same Site
5 years, 2 months ago

Guru Ravidas Temple : SC Allows Reconstruction At 400 Sqm Plot Offered By Centre In Same Site

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Allowing the reconstruction of the Sant Ravidas Temple in Delhi, the Supreme Court on Monday acceded to the Centre's proposal to assign 400 sq. The petition highlighted the oppressed status of the followers of Guru Ravidas to argue that the temple site required special protection. Claiming adverse possession of the land, a suit was filed by Guru Ravidas Jainti Samaroh …

Centre's offer in Guru Ravidas temple case 'objectionable': Lilothia
5 years, 2 months ago

Centre's offer in Guru Ravidas temple case 'objectionable': Lilothia

India TV News  

Delhi Congress working president Rajesh Lilothia on Friday rejected the Centre's offer to provide 200 square metre land for a Ravidas temple in south Delhi after the authorities demolished an existing structure. The Centre had on Friday told the Supreme Court that it was willing to hand over 200 square metre area to a committee of devotees for the construction …

'Willing To Give Place In Same Site For Reconstruction Of Guru Ravidas Temple', Centre Tells SC
5 years, 2 months ago

'Willing To Give Place In Same Site For Reconstruction Of Guru Ravidas Temple', Centre Tells SC

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In the case for reconstruction of Guru Ravidas Temple in Tughlakabad in Delhi, the Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that it was willing to offer 200 square meters of plot in the same site where the temple had existed before its demolition.Respecting the faith of the devotees of Guru Ravidas, Centre was ready to offer the space for …

Ravidas temple: Muslim groups support Dalit community demand, joint protest on Sept 15
5 years, 4 months ago

Ravidas temple: Muslim groups support Dalit community demand, joint protest on Sept 15

India TV News  

Representatives of several Muslim organisations on Monday supported the Dalit community's demand for reconstructing a Ravidas temple in Tuglakabad forest area and said they would organise a joint protest in the national capital on September 15. Mufti Aeyaaz Arshad Qasmi, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, said, "If the government does not rebuild the temple, we …

Not so easy to re-construct Ravidas Temple in Tughlaqabad forest
5 years, 4 months ago

Not so easy to re-construct Ravidas Temple in Tughlaqabad forest

India TV News  

The ongoing protest and demonstrations related to demolition of Guru Ravidas Temple in the protected land of Tughlaqabad forest area has got a new twist with a petition being filed in the Supreme Court seeking construction of the temple in the forest area. The issue related to Guru Ravidas Temple had first reached the trial court when demolition programme was …

SAD leaders Harsimrat Kaur, Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Amit Shah, urge rebuilding of demolished Ravidas Mandir
5 years, 4 months ago

SAD leaders Harsimrat Kaur, Sukhbir Singh Badal meet Amit Shah, urge rebuilding of demolished Ravidas Mandir

Firstpost  

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah and urged him that the Ravidas temple, which was demolished by authorities in Delhi, be rebuild. New Delhi: Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday met Home Minister Amit Shah and urged …

Day after violent protest, BSP chief Mayawati appeals to Centre and Delhi govt to find a way to reconstruct Ravidas Mandir
5 years, 4 months ago

Day after violent protest, BSP chief Mayawati appeals to Centre and Delhi govt to find a way to reconstruct Ravidas Mandir

Firstpost  

BSP president Mayawati Friday appealed to the Centre and the Delhi government to find a way to reconstruct the Ravidas temple Lucknow: BSP president Mayawati Friday appealed to the Centre and the Delhi government to find a way to reconstruct the Ravidas temple which was demolished by the Delhi Development Authority on the direction of the Supreme Court recently. Mayawati’s …

Delhi Assembly resolves to rebuild Ravidas temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Assembly resolves to rebuild Ravidas temple

India TV News  

The Delhi Assembly on Thursday tabled a resolution demanding an ordinance by the Centre to allot land for rebuilding the demolished Saint Ravidas temple in the national capital. Vishesh Ravi tabled the resolution saying the House shares the sentiment of millions of Indians who were "deeply hurt because of the demolition of Saint Ravldas temple in Delhi". The House resolved …

Thousands of Dalits hit Delhi streets against demolition of 'Ravidas Mandir'
5 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of Dalits hit Delhi streets against demolition of 'Ravidas Mandir'

India TV News  

Thousand of Dalits from various parts of country hit the streets of the city to protest against the recent demolition of a Ravidas Mandir in the National Captial. The gathering in the national capital saw the presence of Delhi's Social Justice Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and spiritual leaders from the community. We respect the Supreme …

Thousands of Dalits hit Delhi streets protesting against demolition of Ravidas Mandir, ask Centre to rebuild temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of Dalits hit Delhi streets protesting against demolition of Ravidas Mandir, ask Centre to rebuild temple

Firstpost  

Thousands of Dalits from different parts of the country took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the recent demolition of a Ravidas Mandir in Delhi New Delhi: The stretch between Jhandewalan and Ramlila Maidan turned into a sea of blue as thousands of Dalits from different parts of the country took to the streets on Wednesday to protest …

Thousands of Dalits hit Delhi streets against demolition of Ravidas Mandir
5 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of Dalits hit Delhi streets against demolition of Ravidas Mandir

India Today  

The stretch between Jhandewalan and Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi turned into a sea of blue as thousands of Dalits from various parts of the country hit the streets of the city on Wednesday to protest the recent demolition of a Ravidas Mandir in the national capital. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad joins protest The gathering in the national capital …

Demolition Of Guru Ravidas Temple: SC Asks Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Govts. to Ensure No Law & Order Situation Arises
5 years, 4 months ago

Demolition Of Guru Ravidas Temple: SC Asks Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Govts. to Ensure No Law & Order Situation Arises

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The Supreme Court on Monday said that its orders on the Guru Ravidas Temple in Tughlaqabad forest area here cannot be given a "political colour". A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah asked governments of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to ensure that no law and order situation is created politically or otherwise during the protests over the …

Demolition of temple: SC asks Punjab, Haryana, Delhi to ensure no law & order situation arises
5 years, 4 months ago

Demolition of temple: SC asks Punjab, Haryana, Delhi to ensure no law & order situation arises

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday said that its orders on the Guru Ravidas Temple in Tughlaqabad forest area here cannot be given a "political colour". A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and M R Shah asked governments of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi to ensure that no law and order situation is created politically or otherwise during the protests over the …

Protests continue against demolition of Delhi's Ravidas temple
5 years, 4 months ago

Protests continue against demolition of Delhi's Ravidas temple

India TV News  

Protests continued at many places in Punjab on Monday by Dalits over the demolition of a temple dedicated to Guru Ravidas in New Delhi's Tughlakabad on the directions of the apex court. Delhi Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautan sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in ensuring that the "land be given back" to the community to rebuild the place …

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