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Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Challenges Varanasi Court's ASI Survey Order

This article on 'Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Challenges Varanasi Court's ASI Survey Order' was written by Anukriti Prakash, an intern at Legal Upanishad.

INTRODUCTION

The Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Temple dispute is one of India's longest-running religious conflicts. The issue is focused on who owns the land on which the Gyanvapi Mosque exists, with Hindu parties saying that the mosque was constructed on the site of an old Kashi Vishwanath Temple that Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb demolished. The controversy has been the subject of multiple legal disputes, and a recent Varanasi court ruling for an ASI assessment of the site has re-ignited the debate. The Gyanvapi mosque committee has now filed an appeal with the Allahabad High Court, claiming that the survey will breach the mosque's status as a protected monument. The dispute revived an argument in India about religious tolerance and the preservation of cultural heritage. This article is an attempt to analyse the facts, issues and the recent happening in this dispute.

BRIEF FACTS

The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which is responsible for managing 22 mosques including the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, has submitted a petition to the Allahabad High Court. The petition challenges the District Court's verdict of July 21, which ordered an ASI survey of the Mosque Premises (except for Wuzukhana). The Supreme Court ordered that the Varanasi Court's ruling should not be implemented until 5 p.m. on July 26 in order to give the Masjid committee some "breathing time" to seek the High Court. The plea was submitted the next day. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice J.B. Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra issued the Supreme Court's ruling on July 24. Before its temporary injunction expires on July 26, the ruling asked the High Court Chief Justice to permit a hearing on Masjid's plea. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) notified the three-judge bench during the hearing that it does not plan to conduct any excavations at the Gyanvapi site for at least a week. In contrast, the Varanasi District Court authorized excavation to determine if the 16th-century mosque was constructed on an earlier temple.

CONTENTIONS OF BOTH THE PARTIES

The Hindu groups contend that the old Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb demolished, was located where the Gyanvapi Mosque is now located. They contend that the mosque ought to be taken down and the temple restored. To support this assertion, they have referred to several kinds of historical and archaeological sources and documents. On the other hand, the mosque committee argues that the mosque is a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. They argue that the ASI survey would violate the mosque's status as a protected monument and that the survey could damage the mosque's structure. The Varanasi court ordered the ASI survey of the site to determine the truth behind the claims made by the Hindu groups. The mosque committee has challenged this order in the Allahabad High Court, arguing that the survey would violate the mosque's status as a protected monument. The case is still ongoing, and it remains to be seen what the final decision will be.

RECENT EVENTS OF THE GYANVAPI MOSQUE CASE

The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which is responsible for managing the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, moved to the Allahabad High Court to challenge a District Court's verdict that ordered an ASI survey of the mosque premises (except for Wuzukhana). The committee's contention that the District Court's ruling was made without taking into account the mosque's status as a protected monument under the 1958 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act forms the basis of its petition. The committee has further argued that the District Court lacked the authority to issue such an order. Additionally, the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee has claimed that the District Court's ruling infringes on their basic right of religion to practice and promote their belief under Article 25 of the Constitution. The committee claims that the ASI survey would violate their right to free exercise of religion and harm the mosque beyond restoration. The committee has also argued that the District Court's order is based on a misinterpretation of the Archaeological Survey of India Act, 1958, and that the District Court had no power to order an ASI survey of the mosque. The Allahabad High Court is currently hearing the case, and the next hearing is scheduled for July 27.

CONCLUSION

The Gyanvapi Mosque dispute has been ongoing for several years. The recent developments in the case have led to a lot of controversy and unrest. The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee's plea in the Allahabad High Court challenges the Varanasi Court's order for an ASI survey of the mosque premises. The committee claims that the poll would violate their right to free exercise of religion and harm the mosque beyond repair. The Allahabad High Court is now hearing the matter, and the next hearing has been scheduled for July 27. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for the country.

REFERENCES

Apurva Vishwanath, "Gyanvapi Mosque case: what the Varanasi court said", Indian Express, 15 September 2022, available at: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gyanvapi-mosque-case-what-the-varanasi-court-said-8147303/ (Last Visited: 25 July 2023). “Mosque Committee moves Allahabad HC against Gyanvapi Masjid Survey Order”, DT next, 25 July 2023, available at: https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/mosque-committee-moves-allahabad-hc-against-gyanvapi-masjid-survey-order-726242?infinitescroll=1 (Last Visited: 26 July 2023). “Gyanvapi: ‘ASI survey will create some upheaval in country’: Mosque Committee argues in High Court challenging Varanasi court order”, Live Law, 25 July 2023, available at: https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/allahabad-high-court/allahabad-high-court-gyanvapi-asi-survey-upheaval-country-mosque-committee-argues-varanasi-court-233601#:~:text=ChallengingtheVaranasiCourt’sorder,someupheavalinthecountry. (Last Visited: 26 July 2023). Read the full article

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Is Destroying Historical Monuments A Criminal Offense?

A monument is a specific type of structure that was created with the intention of honoring someone or something; it may also have gained significance to a social group as a It has contributed to people's collective memory or cultural heritage due to its artistic, historical, political, technological, or architectural significance. Megalithic structures such as dolmens and menhirs, some of the first monuments, were erected for religious or burial purposes.

Among the numerous kinds of monuments are statues, memorials for past conflicts, old buildings, and cultural treasures. If the general public cares about the preservation of a monument, it might be added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Many pieces of legislation have been approved. Each State Party to this Convention acknowledges that it is their responsibility to attend to the identification, protection, conservation, presentation, and transmission of the cultural and natural assets, i.e., those places that may be taken into consideration for inclusion on the World Assets List. India has approved the World Heritage Convention of UNESCO.

India's length and breadth are covered in innumerable historical and cultural landmarks. These are of utmost significance to the wealth and power of our country. The tourism industry is flourishing as a result of these sites. Their preservation and protection from harm and devastation of any kind are the main objectives. An "ancient monument" is described by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as "any construction, erection, monument, tumulus, or place of interment, as well as any cave, rock-sculpture, inscription, or a monolith that has been in place for at least a century and is significant from a historical, archaeological, or artistic standpoint.

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In accordance with Article 49 of the Indian Constitution, "protection of monuments, sites, and objects of national importance Every monument, location, or item of artistic or historic interest that If something has been determined to be of national importance by or in accordance with a law passed by Parliament, it is protected by the State from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal, or export as necessary.

The Indian Constitution's Article 51A (g) calls for the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, as well as compassion for all living things.

The Prevention of Damage of Public Property Act of 1984 also protects these monuments. India is well known around the world for the extensive legacy of its forebears. Every legacy conveys a unique, lovely story from the past, giving the nation its own personality. Industries, terrorism, vandalism, pollution, land acquisition, agricultural activities, a lack of civic virtue, and building or sewages in the region are some of the threats to the legacy.

The Indian Parliament passed the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) in 1958, which establishes rules for safeguarding priceless sculptures, carvings, and other similar artifacts as well as significant historical and archaeological sites and remains. For these offenses, the previous three-month term and fine of Rs 5,000 have been doubled to two years in prison and a maximum fine of Rs one lakh. Those who intentionally damage or deface the monuments will likely be discouraged by this.

The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, passed in 1972, regulates the export of antiquities and art treasures and outlaws fraud and antiquities smuggling. Values found in India are governed by the 1878 Indian Treasure Trove Act.

India has 40 World Heritage Sites in total, including 32 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 combined site. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is also in charge of 3,691 other monuments that have been classified as monuments of national significance. By fostering local economies, creating jobs and new businesses, and raising tax revenue for the government, India can protect its cultural and historic resources while also preserving them. The heritage resource needs to be made known to the community and to visitors, and they should be urged to support its preservation.

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Is Destroying Heritage Monuments a Criminal Offence

The Lok Sabha approved an amendment to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. The present three-month sentence and fee of 5,000 rupees for such offenses have been increased to two years in imprisonment and a fine of up to one lakh rupees. Sourace:- https://at.tumblr.com/great-criminal-lawyers/710749908435599360/7vgxwfsz0k7n

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The Barabati Fort Case

The case of The Universe versus Government of Orissa is the ‘Barabati Fort Case’. It dealt with how after independence no serious effort was made by the Union government as well as State government to preserve the historic structure notified as an ancient monument in 1915.

The case was significant as it for the first time raised questions like – how the Government or local authority could ignore the historical importance of such an ancient fort – and how could the government interfere with the archaeological site’s character and destroy its more important features.

Barabati Fort was for almost eight centuries the seat of most sovereign powers who ruled Orissa. The case singular if its kind (till date) also highlighted the out-and-out necessity to preserve the Fort, the gateway, the moat in its entirety along with the historic constructions within the Fort and removal of unauthorised constructions and buildings. But for cynics the case may be of little interest as for them no gainful purpose would be served by preserving these places in the interests of historical factors.

The Universe, a private organisation involved in promotion of culture moved the Orissa High Court after a road was created by filling up a portion of the moat on the western side of the fort area on February 8, 1994. Attempts were also then being made to reclaim the area covered by the moat and its surroundings.

The high court issued an interim order restraining putting up of new constructions and from filling up the Gadakhai (moat) which runs to 2.5 kms and encircles the 102 acres fort area on July 8, 1994. I was then a Senior Correspondent of Sun Times, published by Eastern Media Limited from Bhubaneswar.

Records say Barabati Fort was declared a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904. The relevant portion of the notification issued related to it on March 22, 1915 reads thus: “…. The ancient monuments of Barabati Fortress and the ruins and remains of all ancient edifices, walls, gateways, etc, save excepting the Mosque at Barabati situated in Mauza Cuttack Cantonment Khasmahal, Parganna Cuttack, Havili, Thana Cuttack, bearing Touzi no 5458, in Cuttack district……”.

The State Legislature enacted the Orissa Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1956 with the object of preservation of ancient monuments and objects of archaeological, historical or artistic interests in the State of Orissa. Then came the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

Nonetheless, Barabati Fort ruins were ignored for decades altogether. It’s no wonder that a Stadia and an indoor stadium was constructed, occupying the entire southern part of the fort area. Both constructions were promoted by the Council of Sports under the State Sports and Youth Affairs department. Understandably, the state authorities did not give any attention to the importance of preserving the history and its heritage and to preserve the monument and protect it.

Prior to this the entire northern part of the fort was occupied by official quarters of government officials and the Cuttack Club which had come up in the 1890s.

The Chief Secretary had called a meeting on April 23, 1989 and on that day a decision was taken regarding steps to be taken to protect and preserve the monument.  The relevant portion of the decisions reads thus: “It was the consensus that Barabati Fort area should be kept as a park and be so converted in a phased manner over a period of time. The existing quarters inside the Fort area should be pulled down in course of time A multi storied building may be constructed to accommodate Government officials on a plot of land now vacant in Cantonment Road. In view of the historical importance of the Barabati Fort, Chief Secretary desired that all necessary steps should be taken to protect its remains. He directed for stoppage of plying of heavy vehicles through the main entrance gate as it affects the life and stability of the gate”.

The road was created by filling up a portion of the moat without giving any justification to closing up the moat or disturbing its continuance or reclaiming the area.  It connected Cantonment Road with Tulsipur through the Fort. It was also not known which authority permitted the creating of the road by filling up a portion of the moat. 

The Barabati Fort case dragged on in the High Court for nearly nine years. A two-judge bench of Chief Justice P Balasubramanyan and Justice P Mohanty gave judgement in the case on March 7, 2003. I was then The Statesman’s Staff Reporter based in Cuttack.

By then the situation had gone from bad to worse. The high court in its judgment said: “The fact that this Court had to be approached for preserving the cultural heritage of the State famous for its art, culture and history, is a sad commentary on the state of affairs obtaining in the State. It is more disturbing to see that in spite of the filing of the writ petition in the year 1994 and receiving of notice therein, absolutely no steps have been taken by the State government or District Collector or the Archaeological Department to rectify the situation. That a State like Orissa could permit a destruction of its historical traditions and monuments shows how, we as a State, have failed posterity to whom we owe an obligation to preserve the ancient traditions and historical monuments. The fact that this Court has interfered now, we hope, would make the State alive to its responsibilities”.

On the road constructed by filling up the moat the high court said: “That a State like Orissa with its great culture and hoary traditions could indulge in such activities can only be described as painful”.

In the judgment the high court ordered for immediate restoration of the moat fully to its original condition with continuity right through and without obstruction within three months.

“It is not very clear why a road should be provided through the monument and adjacent to a historical ruin, a construction that survives as a great monument of the engineering skill of ancient India. Even if it is considered that a road is necessary, it should be made causing no obstruction to the excavation of the original site. Certainly, no road could be laid by closing a portion of the moat or by filling up a portion of the moat. In other words, if the authorities take the view that it is absolutely necessary to have a road they should construct a high over-bridge over the moat, after restoring the moat”, the high court observed.

Protection and preservation of Barabati Fort as a national monument, preventing putting up of any constructions within the notified area and to remove all the structures and buildings not required for the preservation of the monument was also ordered by the high court.

Now after eighteen years the Barabati Fort case is lost in time. Nevertheless, the hope kindled by the high court judgment for an arch bridge over a restored moat with free-flowing water and boating facilities for tourists continues.

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As per Notification no. 47/2017-Central Tax(Rate) following services shall be charged with Nil rate of tax with effect from 15th November 2017.

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In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.12/2017- Central Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 691(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:—

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Asurgarh

Asurgarh

Archaeological site

Asurgarh or Narla Asurgarh (English Asurgarh) is an archeological site in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. Asurgarh is located on the south bank of the Sandul River, which flows near Narla town in Kalahandi district. In ancient times there was a fort / fort and there were settlements inside and outside the fort. The ruins of the fort are now considered archeological sites. Archaeologists believe that the remains of Asurgarh are about 2,300 years old.

History-- Dr. Naveen Kumar Sahu, an archaeologist in Asurgarh, estimated that the fort dates from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Asurgarh was a major economic, cultural and political center of the Athenian state in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. Asurgarh was the capital of Baghraraj in the fourth century BC, and it is believed that the state was renamed Mahakantara at that time. The emperor of the Gupta dynasty, Samudragupta, conquered Asurgarh by defeating the king here during his conquest of the South.

Geographical details-- The Asurgarh fort is rectangular and has 7 gates on its huge walls made of bricks, stones and clay. The height of the fort wall is 11 meters. The exterior of the wall is covered with deep water on the north, south and east sides. The depth of the fort is about 3.5 meters. The area of ​​the fort is about 24.29 hectares. The Sandul River flows from the west side of the fort to the north side and joins the Utei River, a tributary of the Tel River, about 3 km from the fort.

At the north gate was the main entrance to the fort. In the middle of the fort was the palace. There were four towers on all four corners of the fort, with only the ruins now visible. At each entrance on all four sides of the fort were guarded deities. The Ganges to the east, the Kalapahad Bhairavi to the west, Vaishnavism to the north and Dokri to the south to protect the fort.

On the other side of the fort, the builders dug a huge reservoir on 200 acres of land. The name of this reservoir is Asura Sagar. There were two gates through which the water flowed from the sea of ​​the Asuras to the fortress. A small reservoir called Radha Sagar was dug to the southwest of the fort. Right on the north and south walls of the fort were the houses of the fort dwellers, and so on. Inside the fort is a clay wall and a door between the walls. The wall surrounded the settlement on the north side.

Archaeological history and related information --- In 1965-66, the late King of Kalahandi, the late Pratap Keshari Deo, published a research paper on 539 stolen coins in Asurgarh. It was then that the Asurgarh archaeologists came to the forefront.

In 1973, the late Dr Naveen Kumar Sahu, a professor at Sambalpur University, started experimental archeology in Asurgarh. The excavations revealed the remains of 29 stolen coins, copper tools, iron tools, gemstones, precious stone medals, earthenware statues, Ashoka-era lime stone, various colored coatings, and painted pottery. In addition, the Kushan-era copper coins date back to the third century AD. The excavation of a brick temple in Asurgarh during the excavation also revealed what Dr. Naveen Sahu called the temple of Goddess Stambheshwari. The temple is believed to be the first possible temple in eastern India, dating to the fifth century AD.

Asurgarh was declared a protected area in 1933 under the Government of India's Ancient Monuments, Archaeological Sites and Ruins Act, 1958 (AMASR Act, 1958). However, archeological excavations and conservation work here have been disappointing. Archaeological excavations were carried out in Asurgarh in 2016-2019 by the Archaeological Survey of India-ASI (Fourth Branch, Bhubaneswar). Five silver coins have been discovered from the Asurgarh excavations, dating to the Mauryan period. It is believed that the Asurgarh Mauryan Empire had a contemporary connection with the Magadha of ancient Odisha. Initially, seven round, semi-circular, rectangular houses were discovered from the excavation site. Similarly, iron wheels and two iron arrows were found during the excavation of the leg, pearl, jasper, earrings, agate, etc.

Other mentions-- Veer Surendra Sai, who had been fighting the British for decades, was arrested on January 23, 1864, along with his associates, and was first detained at Nagpur and later at Asurgarh fort. Some books state that he died on February 28, 1884 at Asurgarh Fort. But in reality it is not the Asurgarh fort of Kalahandi, but the Ashirgarh fort of Madhya Pradesh.

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Fair Price shop and Services by way of admission to a protected monument charged with NIL rate of Tax

As per Notification no. 47/2017-Central Tax(Rate) following services shall be charged with Nil rate of tax with effect from 15th November 2017.

Service provided by Fair Price Shops to Central Government, State Government or Union territory by way of sale of food grains, kerosene, sugar, edible oil, etc. under Public Distribution System against consideration in the form of commission or margin

Services by way of admission to a protected monument so declared under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 (24 of 1958) or any of the State Acts, for the time being in force

NOTIFICATION NO. 47/2017-CENTRAL TAX (RATE), DATED 14-11-2017

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.12/2017- Central Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 691(E), dated the 28th June, 2017, namely:—

In the said notification, in the Table, —

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)against serial number 11A, for the entry in column (3), the following entry shall be substituted namely:—

“Service provided by Fair Price Shops to Central Government, State Government or Union territory by way of sale of food grains, kerosene, sugar, edible oil, etc. under Public Distribution System against consideration in the form of commission or margin.”;

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“79AHeading 9996Services by way of admission to a protected monument so declared under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 (24 of 1958) or any of the State Acts, for the time being in forceNilNil”.

2. This notification shall come into force with effect from 15th of November, 2017.

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SC lets off 4 people at lower cost over ‘frivolous’ PIL on preserving Ayodhya Ram temple artefacts

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Friday let off four petitioners, who were earlier slapped with a cost of Rs 4 lakh for filing “wholly frivolous” PIL on preservation of artefacts and antiquities found at the Ram temple site at Ayodhya, after they deposited Rs 1 lakh. The top court had on July 20 imposed cost of Rs 1 lakh each on the four petitioners for filing a petition saying they intended to reopen the issue which has been given a quietus by a five-judge Constitution bench by its judgement on November 9, 2019. It had said that after long drawn litigation, digging of all trenches of the allotted area of site of Ram Temple is sought for and “this is nothing but a sheer attempt to reopen the issue to scuttle the judgment rendered by this Court on November 9, 2019. The petitions are absolutely bereft of merits and with frivolous prayers”. On Friday, a bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and B R Gavai was informed by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy that the petitioners come from a very humble background and have realised their mistake. She told the bench that the petitioners including Satish Chindhuji Shambharkar and others were ill advised to pursue the proceedings. Guruswamy urged the court to show indulgence and compassion to the petitioners who have already deposited the amount of Rs 1 lakh instead of four lakh cost imposed on them. “We accept this request made by the petitioners on condition that they should not indulge in such misadventure in future. The delay in depositing the amount of rupees one lakh only is condoned and that amount be treated as full and final costs paid by the petitioners in terms of order dated July 20, 2020,” the bench said. On July 20, the top court had dismissed two writ petitions including one filed by Shambharkar and others and one another petition by Dr. Ambedkar Bodhi Kunja Foundation seeking digging of trenches at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya and preservation of artefacts under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The top court had said, “We find that the kind of prayer made in the petitions virtually tantamount to seeking reconsideration of the matter under the guise of grey areas, to do further digging of the entire site of various trenches which is nothing but a vain bid to get rid of the judgment of this Court and to start litigation de novo under the guise of the Act of 1958 and to preserve site and artefacts under the Act of 1958”. The top court had said, “Thus, we find the petitions to be wholly frivolous, perverse and without merit. Such petitions ought not to be filed with the ulterior purpose of starting a litigation afresh, praying for the entire digging of various trenches”. It had said that the petitioners’ intention that whatever monument at the Temple site and artefacts unearthed need preservation “is nothing but an attempt to dilute the judgment rendered by this Court”. The top court while dismissing the two writ petitions with costs of Rs 1 lakh on each of the petitioners said that it be deposited with the Supreme Court Employees’ Mutual Welfare Fund within one month. Shambharkar and others in their petition have said that on the site allotted for construction of the Ram temple, the work has begun as per the judgment rendered by this Court. It had alleged that the site is protected one and owing to the ongoing digging work, the artefacts and monuments are under a grave fear of being damaged and destroyed at the site itself. Another writ petition filed by Dr Ambedkar Bodhi Kunja Foundation had said that there are certain grey areas left in the final judgment dated November 9, 2019 of this Court in Ram Janambhoomi case which need to be clarified by this Court with respect to Act of 1958. It had sought digging of some trenches out of 90trenches which were not excavated due to disputed situation prevalent at that time and whatever remains are recovered needs to be protected as national legacy. On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court in a historic verdict backed the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town. Delivering a unanimous judgement, a five-judge bench of the apex court headed by then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said the faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born at the site was undisputed, and he is symbolically the owner of the land.

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AGRASEN KI BAOLI, DELHI, INDIA 🇮🇳 Agrasen ki Baoli, designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road, near Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India. . . . . . . . . . . . #travelphotography #travel #ghumakkadbilla #tour #tourist #tourism #tourist #wanderlust #delhitourism #travelgram #traveltheworld #travelblogger #traveling #traveler #travelawsome #travelindiagram #travelbloggervibes #travelpassion #travels #traveldairies #travelbucketlist #travellife (at Agrasen ki Baoli) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF8coF3jkRy/?igshid=1sv6vvluzu4sk

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Do Spitting On National Monuments Is A Criminal Activity?

A building, construction, monument, cave, rock carving, inscription etc., that has been in existence for over a hundred years and is of historical, archaeological, or artistic interest is referred to as an ancient monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). In addition to being works of art, they provide a glimpse into the civilization of prehistoric communities. They are among the most popular tourist locations. They are essential elements that ensure our culture and sense of pride is shared worldwide.

Indians have been seen spitting without regard for social justice or government penalties. On a normal day, one may stroll about and notice that everything is red and crimson, including government buildings, national monuments, parks, streets, and even movie theatres.

Constitutional Duty to Preserve Monuments

Every monument, location, or thing of artistic or historical interest that has been designated as being of national importance by a statute passed by Parliament must be secured from damage, deformities, destruction etc., as the case may be, according to Article 49 of the Indian Constitution.

Every Indian citizen has a duty to preserve and safeguard the rich heritage of their culture, as stated in Article 51 A (f) of the Constitution of India.

Spitting on a National Monument: Criminal Activity or Not?

In order to enforce severe penalties on those who spit or destroy monuments and historic sites of national importance, the Lok Sabha adopted an amendment to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958 in the year March 2010.

The previous punishment for this type of infringement, which was three months in jail and a penalty of 5,000 rupees, has been enhanced to two years in imprisonment and a fine of up to one lakh rupees if the offender is found guilty of destroying or abusing any treasured national monument.

It ensures that it serves as a deterrent and that nobody dares engage in illicit activity as specified by the Act; the punishment has been enhanced. 

In accordance with Section 425 of the Indian Penal Code, mischief is defined as any intentional damage or destruction of property resulting in a wrongful loss. Central Government officials who are found getting involved in any illegal or unpermitted behaviour under the Act will also face harsh penalties. It carries a maximum three-month sentence in jail, a fine, or even both.

Disaster Management Act of 2005

In accordance with the fundamental objective of this Act, which is to ensure the proper management of disasters and matters related to them, spitting in public places became a criminal activity under Section 51(b) of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in the year of April 2020.

As a result of COVID-19 being declared a "national disaster," all of India is subject to the Disaster Management Act's orders. As a result, the Indian government has the authority to order state and local governments to enforce legislation or orders prohibiting spitting and demand that district magistrates enforce those laws or orders through punitive damages and other punishments per the Act.

Disobeying an order issued by the Central Government, the State Government, the National Executive Committee, the State Executive Committee, or the District Authority is "punished for obstruction," as stated in Section 51(b) of the Disaster Management Act.

Punishment- An individual who disobeys orders may be sentenced for a year in jail, a fine, or even both. The offender might spend up to two years in prison if their denial results in someone's death. 

Similarly, the states also established municipal and local laws against the menace of spitting in public places. These clauses are likewise included in the Policing Acts of various states. Among them are:

You'll need legal representation to protect yourself from being charged for spitting in public places such as national monuments. The best Criminal lawyer in Kolkata may be hired if you want to defend yourself against the criminal offense of spitting in a national monument, and the best Criminal lawyer in Pune can be hired if you want to defend yourself against the criminal offense of spitting in a national monument in Pune. Similarly, you can get the top Criminal lawyer in Delhi to defend you against any charges of spitting in a national monument in Delhi.

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Dabangg 3 Team Under Fire For Alleged Illegal Construction Of Sets Inside Jal Mahal in MP The ASI has sent a notice asking the film's crew to remove two set pieces constructed in violation of the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958. via Top Movies News- News18.com

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Agrasen Ki Baoli, New Delhi, India: Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical stepwell in New Delhi, India. Located on Hailey Road, near Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, it was designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958. Wikipedia

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THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS ACT, 1958 NO.24 OF 1958 [28th August, 1958]

THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS ACT, 1958 NO.24 OF 1958 [28th August, 1958]

THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS ACT, 1958 NO.24 OF 1958 [28th August, 1958] An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological site and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects. Contents PRELIMINARY 1 Short title, extent…

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#1958 NO.24 OF 1958 [28th August #1958] An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological site and remains of national importance #carvings and other like objects. Contents PRELIMINARY 1 Short title #deemed to be of national importance 4 Power of Central Government to declare ancient monuments #etc. #extent and commencement 2 Definitions ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE 3 Certain ancient monume #for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures #THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND REMAINS ACT