The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea to designate Agra as a 'heritage city', indicating that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate any specific benefits from such a designation. The application was part of a 1984 public interest litigation aimed at protecting the Taj Mahal and its surroundings. The court questioned the counsel about the advantages of the declaration, with the counsel arguing that it would enhance tourism and preserve the city’s historical sites. However, Justice Oka pointed out that similar designations had failed to yield tangible benefits, making the application seem futile. The court reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the preservation of the Taj Mahal and the surrounding area.