The Delhi High Court took note of the large-scale illegal and unauthorised constructions near Qutub Minar, a protected heritage monument in Mehrauli, and directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's Zonal Deputy Commissioner to fix responsibility of officers involved in it.
The Special Leave Petition was filed before the Apex court challenging the order of the Delhi High Court, whereby the matter “Monu Bhadana vs Union of India” was heard by the Supreme court three judges’ bench comprised of Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice Navin Sinha & Justice B.R. Gavai.