Shiv Darshan Singh vs Rakesh Tiwari Director General,

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt petition regarding the alleged violation of its earlier judgment concerning the protection of Jantar Mantar, a historical monument, under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Court reiterated that Jantar Mantar is a protected monument as per Section 3(1) of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904, and emphasized the need for preservation against unauthorized constructions. The Court held that the respondents must comply with the earlier order and take necessary actions to protect the monument, including demolishing any illegal structures.