Delhi HC permits Nizamuddin Markaz Mosque to remain open for offering prayers till Oct 14

The Delhi High Court has extended an interim order allowing the reopening of five floors of the mosque premises in the Nizamuddin Markaz till October 14 for offering prayers.

Extending the April 1 interim order on Monday, Justice Jasmeet Singh said it will continue till the next date of hearing on October 14.

However, as per the Delhi Disaster Management Authority guidelines, only less than a hundred people can be allowed on each floor.

The Markaz has remained shut since March 3, 2020, following a spurt in Covid-positive cases on the premises.

On March 16, the HC had allowed the opening of the mosque for people with the same terms and conditions in view of the Shab-e-Barat.