Supreme Court Halts Dargah Demolition in Thane

The Supreme Court intervened to halt the demolition of a dargah in Thane, issuing a week's stay on the order. The Court's bench, comprising Justices Sandeep Mehta and Prasanna B Varale, instructed the trust overseeing the shrine to approach the Bombay High Court to recall the previous demolition order.

The directive comes after a plea by the trust challenged the March 10 high court order, which demanded the demolition of unauthorised sections of the shrine. The trust argued that crucial facts from a dismissed civil suit in April 2025 were not considered in the earlier ruling.

The bench acknowledged the oversight, allowing the trust to seek a recall of the order. If unsuccessful at the high court, the trust is permitted to appeal to the Supreme Court again, securing temporary protection for the shrine.

(With inputs from agencies.)