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PRATHIBA M. SINGH
Neeta Bhardwaj – Appellant
Versus
Kamlesh Sharma – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. - This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. These matters pertain to the Kalkaji Mandir, which this Court has been hearing from time to time.
3. On the last date i.e., 27th October 2021, it was submitted by Mr. Vipin Bharadwaj, one of the baridaars, that the police are not providing complete cooperation for the removal of encroachments and the management of devotees for darshan in accordance with the order of this Court dated 27th September 2021. Accordingly, this Court had directed Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Criminal) for GNCTD, to obtain instructions and file a status report in respect thereof.
4. Today, Mr. Sanjay Lao has appeared virtually, along with Sub-Inspector Mannu Dev from PS Kalkaji, and has presented a status report to the Court. The status report reads as under:
"That in compliance of the Honble Court order dated 08.09.2021 passed in the above noted FAO, joint inspection of the Kalkaji temple complex was conducted by the official of the SDMC and Delhi Police and a detailed report of the same was submitted before this honble court.
Further, in compliance of honble court orders dated 27.9.21, sufficient police force was deployed
The central legal point established in the judgment is the court's authority to issue directions for the regulation and management of religious premises, removal of unauthorized encroachments, and pr....
Unauthorized encroachment on temple premises is impermissible, mandating removal and establishment of safety measures for public devotees.
The court mandates the appointment of an Independent Administrator for effective management and redevelopment of a temple amidst ongoing disputes and critical hygiene issues affecting devotees.
The court affirmed its jurisdiction to comprehensively address management issues of a religious institution, emphasizing necessary actions against unauthorized occupants and ensuring compliance with ....
Once the unauthorized occupants, unauthorized constructions and encroachments are removed, within the next one week, steps shall be initiated towards re-development of the entire Mandir and the compl....
There is enormous in-fighting amongst the stakeholders which is reflected in various proceedings that were pending in different courts.
Court upheld the importance of managing and redeveloping temple premises while balancing the interests of stakeholders involved, ensuring proper representation and administration of the site.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for permissions from the Administrator for organizing events within the Mandir precincts and the importance of continuing the redev....
The central legal point established is the court's authority to direct stakeholder contributions, fund management, and compliance with redevelopment directives.
Court emphasizes proactive measures against encroachment on religious premises, directing authorities to erect a boundary wall and manage shopkeeper licenses to ensure compliance and community welfar....
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