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The Delhi High Court expressed grave concern over construction of religious structures in the middle of the roads, without due authorization or sanctions.

A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was hearing a petition to raze down religious structures in the middle of roads in Delhi's Bhajanpura area in the form of ‘Mazars’. The PIL was filed by Advocate SD Windlesh, who appeared in person, and argued that such encroachments obstruct traffic and cause hardships to the residents and passer-by.

On the other hand, Gautam Narayan, counsel appearing for the Delhi government, informed the bench that the issue of demolishing illegal structures is already pending consideration before the Supreme Court. While the bench was of the view that the photographs annexed with the petition reveal a "shocking state of affairs", it granted time to the Respondents to bring relevant documents on record.

A status report is also sought on the action taken in view of the grievance raised.

The matter will be taken up on 16 November.

Cause Title:- SD Windlesh v. GNCTD