New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning alleged illegal and unauthorized construction within the regulated area of the protected monument, Ajmeri Gate. The plea also highlighted significant violations of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the Municipal building bylaws.

The bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed that the PIL was misconceived and motivated, noting that the petitioners failed to demonstrate their bona fide interest in the matter and that the plea was filed against the PlL rules.

In response to the court's query about the petitioner's actions during the construction of the b...