What's the story

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat from Tihar Jail . The petitioners argued that keeping the graves of convicted terrorists in a state-run facility was illegal and unconstitutional. They sought judicial intervention to relocate the remains, arguing it would prevent the glorification of terrorism and misuse of prison premises.

Judicial stance

Competent authorities can decide on such issues: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court observed that such decisions are sensitive and were taken by the government at the time of execution. The court stressed that these matters cannot be reopened after over a decade. It said only competent authorities can decide on such issues, and j

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