SC halts demolition of dargahs in Rajasthan
Supreme Court halts demolition of dargahs and other structures in Rajasthan’s border districts for two weeks and sends the dispute to the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur.
- The Supreme Court granted interim protection against demolition drives affecting mosques, madrasas, dargahs, homes, and other structures in Rajasthan’s border districts.
- The Supreme Court said disputes involving contested questions of fact are better handled by the jurisdictional High Court and allowed the petitioners to seek relief before the Rajasthan High Court’s Division Bench at Jodhpur.
- Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind filed the petition on behalf of 40 affected people.
What happened
The Supreme Court granted interim protection in a demolition dispute arising from Rajasthan’s border districts. The protection covers people affected by demolition drives targeting mosques, madrasas, dargahs, homes, and other structures, and the Court ordered that no demolition should take place for two weeks.
The petition was filed by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind on behalf of 40 affected people. The Supreme Court said disputes involving contested questions of fact are better handled by the jurisdictional High Court and allowed the petitioners to seek relief before the Rajasthan High Court’s Division Bench at Jodhpur.
The Supreme Court's interim protection in Rajasthan highlights judicial review of executive demolition action, the use of interim relief, and the distinction between fact-intensive disputes and constitutional remedies. A mains answer can examine proportionality, due process, and the need for lawful procedure before demolition of occupied structures.
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