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Supreme Court Halts Demolition of Century-Old Dargah in Thane

The court has ordered a four-week status quo, directing the Maharashtra government to respond to claims of procedural violations and lack of notice.

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SC halts demolition of century-old dargah in Mira Bhayandar for four weeks
Bale Peer Baba Shrine in Uttan

Overview

  • The Supreme Court issued a status quo order, temporarily halting the demolition of the Bale Shah Peer Dargah in Uttan, Thane district, for four weeks.
  • The decision follows a petition by the Balepeer Shah Charitable Trust, which argued that no formal demolition order or due process was followed by the state authorities.
  • Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule had publicly announced the demolition would occur by May 20, despite the absence of a legal notice.
  • The Trust claims the century-old dargah has been peacefully managed for decades and sought legal recognition of its occupancy in 2022, which was rejected in 2024 due to insufficient documentation.
  • The Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra government to file its response, with the next hearing scheduled in four weeks.