BALJIT SINGH MALIK vs DELHI GOLF CLUB

The Supreme Court, while adjudicating a public interest petition under Article 32, addressed issues concerning the lease of land containing ancient monuments under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Court held that the Archaeological Survey of India is adequately maintaining the national monument Lal Bangla, and the claims regarding its neglect were rebutted. The Court clarified that other monuments in the area are not protected under the Central Act and fall under the jurisdiction of the State Government, thus dismissing the petitioner's concerns regarding their status and upkeep.