India, Oct. 28 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's stand on a worshipper's petition to protect the Race Course Mosque, located in the precincts of Jaipur Polo Ground, from demolition.

The petition filed by Syed Ahmed Saud also sought restoration of entry to the mosque.

Justice Anish Dayal issued a notice and asked the Central Government's counsel to return with instructions on Thursday.

The Centre's standing counsel Ashish Dixit said the compound in question houses a mosque and a temple, and no demolition action was being taken as of now.

Dixit informed the court that earlier, authorities discontinued electricity and water supply to the mosque to avoid any risk to the public during demolition of other structures on ...