SC halts demolition drive in Rajasthan border districts
Supreme Court grants two-week interim protection against demolition in Rajasthan’s border districts after petition by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind
- The Supreme Court of India granted interim protection against demolition for the petitioners’ properties and directed the petitioners to approach the Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur.
- Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind filed the petition and said it would continue to pursue legal remedies while expressing confidence in constitutional values.
- The Rajasthan High Court had earlier dismissed concerns, citing national security in sensitive border areas and rejecting claims of religious discrimination.
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.
The Supreme Court’s interim relief can be framed around due process, proportionality, and the limits of executive action in the name of national security. A strong answer should connect the Supreme Court’s order with Article 14 and Article 21 safeguards, while also noting the state’s security concerns in border districts.
