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SC steps in over relocation of 135-year-old Delhi library housing 8.5 lakh books

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What happened

The suo motu case, titled "In Re: 135-Yr-Old Library 8.5 Lakh Books– And No Room In The New Central Vista Plan", was registered on October 3.

The concerns centre on where the library and its vast collection would be housed if Shastri Bhawan is demolished.

Key facts

  • The suo motu case, titled "In Re: 135-Yr-Old Library 8.5 Lakh Books– And No Room In The New Central Vista Plan", was registered on October 3.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:06:34 UTC.

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