A PTI caption accompanying a Supreme Court demolition-related story shows an anti-encroachment drive at a mosque in Jaipur on June 8. The caption does not provide the legal basis, municipal order, or court finding behind the drive, so the exam value lies mainly in the broader governance theme of encroachment removal and procedural fairness.
Why the issue matters
Anti-encroachment drives are a recurring public-policy issue in Indian cities because they involve public land management, municipal powers, police support, and possible judicial review. For UPSC, the topic sits at the intersection of rule of law, urban governance, and rights-based limits on executive action.
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