Background: The Allahabad High Court recently heard a PIL filed by a heritage conservation group, seeking to quash an order passed by the state government allowing the demolition of a historical building. Parties: The PIL was filed by the group, while the respondents included the state government and the urban development department. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the order passed by the state government was valid. Court observations: The court quashed the order, observing that the demolition of the historical building would cause irreparable harm to the cultural heritage of the city. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to heritage conservationists who had been opposing the demolition. The court's decision also highlights the need for the government to consider the cultural impact of its decisions.