Mohd.Hamid & Anr Etc.Etc vs Badi Masjid Trust & Ors.Etc.Etc

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's order allowing Writ Petitions No. 3123 and 3177 of 2011, which directed the exhumation of the body of Mohd. Mustafa Mohd. Ansari ('Baba') for a respectful burial and mandated authorities to restore normalcy in the area to prevent law and order disturbances. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to legal procedures in matters of burial and communal harmony, affirming the High Court's jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution. The appeals against the High Court's decision were dismissed, reinforcing the importance of maintaining public order and respect for religious sentiments.