Supreme Court stays demolition of mosques in Rajasthan border districts
The Supreme Court of India has issued a two-week stay on the demolition of various religious and residential structures in Rajasthan's border districts. The court directed the petitioners to seek further adjudication from the Rajasthan High Court.
Why it matters
The case involves significant legal questions regarding property rights, religious freedom, and national security in sensitive border regions.
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to residents affected by the ongoing demolition drive targeting mosques, madrasas, dargahs, homes and other structures in Rajasthan’s border districts. Hearing a petition filed on behalf of the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, the top court on Friday (July 17, 2026) ordered that no demolition of the properties shall take place for two weeks and directed the petitioners to approach the Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur.
The petition was filed on behalf of 40 affected people by Jamiat. Appearing for the petitioners, senior advocate Kapil Sibal advanced detailed submissions before the Bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe. The litigation followed a fact-finding visit undertaken by a high-level delegation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind to the affected border districts of Rajasthan.
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