New Delhi, June 29 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday observed that a stay order could not be granted after the Central Government had already taken possession of the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course area, while hearing a plea by the Indian Polo Association (IPA) challenging its eviction from the historic sporting venue.

A vacation bench of Justice Vinod Kumar was hearing the Association's petition challenging a sessions court order refusing interim relief in its appeal under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act.

The court orally observed, "Once possession has been taken by the government, there is no question of a stay. If you succeed in the appeal, status quo ante will follow."

The Indian Polo A...