What happened
The Supreme Court granted interim protection to residents affected by demolition drives in Rajasthan’s border districts. The action followed a petition by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and covered properties linked to the petitioners.
The court ordered that no demolition should take place for two weeks in respect of the petitioners’ properties and asked them to approach the Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur.
Background and earlier position
The dispute arose after a fact-finding visit by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind following the demolition of at least four mosques in Barmer and Jaisalmer. The Rajasthan High Court had earlier dismissed the concerns, citing national security in sensitive border areas and rejecting claims of religious discrimination.
Why the issue matters for UPSC
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