Centre tells Delhi HC no demolition of Race Course Masjid
In short
The Centre told the Delhi High Court that Race Course Masjid will not be demolished until the Waqf Board’s plea is decided. The court did not allow a worshipper to offer namaz at the mosque. A hearing is set for December 16.
This matters because the mosque is temporarily protected from demolition, but access for prayer is still unresolved. The reporting does not say how the court will rule next.
What the reporting says
The Centre told the Delhi High Court that no demolition would take place at Race Course Masjid until the Waqf Board’s representation is decided, while the court declined to allow a worshipper to offer namaz there. The reported reason is the pending representation and dispute over access to the mosque. The next hearing is set for December 16, but whether worshippers will regain access remains unresolved.
Why it matters
The Centre told the Delhi High Court that Race Course Masjid will not be demolished until the Waqf Board’s representation is decided. In the same matter, the court did not grant relief to a worshipper seeking to offer namaz at the mosque. The immediate consequence is a temporary hold on demolition, while access for worshippers and the final outcome remain unresolved ahead of the December 16 hearing.