The plea states that there is a “clear and present apprehension” that since the notices are unsigned and undated and have not been sent to the board but to the “Waqf properties”, the “design is to demolish the mosques/waqf properties somehow”.
Surender Singh Yadav stated that while traffic restrictions will be in place, people are encouraged to use metro services. All stations will operate, except Supreme Court metro station, subject to security requirements.
The Court rejected the arguments of the defence calling them not “sustainable” at the stage of charges. The Court held that these arguments shall be looked at during the trial stage.