Delhi High Court halts eviction of century-old Waqf graveyard

What happened: The Delhi High Court halted the eviction of a century-old Waqf-notified graveyard in Civil Lines and ordered the government to maintain status quo on the premises. Key numbers: 17-acre plot; eviction notice issued October 22 with 15 days to vacate; next hearing March 11, 2027; society existing since before 1910. Why it matters: The graveyard management disputed the notice's claim that the entire plot belongs to the government, and the court order blocks forcible possession until the next hearing.

The Delhi High Court halted the eviction of a century-old Waqf-notified graveyard in Civil Lines and ordered the government to maintain status quo on the premises.

The graveyard management disputed the notice's claim that the entire plot belongs to the government, and the court order blocks forcible possession until the next hearing.