New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a notification issued by the Delhi Waqf Board 46 years ago, in 1980. The notification listed properties declared as waqf by the Board.

The petition, filed by Save India Foundation (Trust), challenged the ownership of three waqf properties located in the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi.

The challenge to the said list pertains to Sunni waqf properties, namely Jama Masjid, Jahangirpuri; Moti Masjid; and Masjid Jahangirpuri, all located in Delhi.

While rejecting the plea, the High Court stated that the petition was not filed in the public interest.

A Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay dismissed the petition ...