Delhi High Court Hesitates to Declare Jama Masjid a Protected Monument

The court cites potential impacts and ongoing ASI conservation work as reasons for not granting protected status.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) informed the Delhi High Court that declaring Jama Masjid a protected monument would significantly impact the surrounding area.
Current regulations would prohibit new construction within 100 meters and regulate activities within 200 meters of the mosque if it were declared protected.
The Jama Masjid is under the guardianship of the Waqf Board, with the ASI already involved in its conservation and preservation.
The High Court is focused on streamlining the mosque's administration and ensuring revenue generated is not solely allocated to private individuals.
The court has requested further notes from the involved parties and scheduled the next hearing for December.