How did the Delhi High Court respond to the plea seeking possession of Red Fort by the kin of Bahadur Shah Zafar-II
Delhi High Court rejects the plea of Bahadur Shah Zafar-II's kin regarding Red Fort possession.
- The Delhi High Court rejected the plea seeking possession of the Red Fort by the kin of Bahadur Shah Zafar-II.
- The court dismissed the plea, stating that the authorities concerned had already taken a stand on the matter.
- The court pointed out that the Red Fort was a historical monument under the Archaeological Survey of India's control.
- The plea was filed by a kin of Bahadur Shah Zafar-II, who claimed to be the sole descendant of the last Mughal emperor.
- The court ruled that the petitioner's claim did not hold legal merit and upheld the ASI's authority over the Red Fort.
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