Supreme Court Seeks ASI Response on Plea to Allow Urs and Namaz at Gwalior Tomb

The Supreme Court sought a response from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on a plea to permit Urs and Namaz at the tomb of Hazrat Sheikh Muhammad Ghaus in Gwalior.

A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a challenge to a Madhya Pradesh High Court order upholding the ASI's refusal.

While the petitioner cited a 400-year-old tradition and pointed to recent music festivals held at the site, the ASI argued the monument is protected and not a designated place of worship.

The Court adjourned the matter, directing the Union and ASI to file a counter-affidavit.

[Sabla Hasan v. UOI]