S.N. BHARDWAJ vs ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the failure of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to protect the historic Tughlakabad Fort, a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Court emphasized the legal obligation of the ASI to maintain and preserve such heritage sites, holding that the ASI must take necessary action against illegal encroachments. The Court directed the ASI to fulfill its duties and protect the monument, thereby reinforcing the importance of safeguarding national heritage.