Muslim bodies protest against religious structure demolitions

Notes

• Prominent Muslim organizations including Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board have raised concerns regarding the demolition of religious structures (mosques, madrasas, and dargahs).
• Demolitions have been reported in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
• The organizations argue that these actions bypass legal procedures and judicial oversight, infringing upon the rule of law.
• The bodies are initiating legal action by filing petitions in the High Courts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to challenge the demolitions and eviction notices.
• The core argument presented is that the determination of legality regarding property and structures is the exclusive domain of the judiciary, not executive authorities.
• The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has announced plans for a nationwide movement to address the perceived social and political marginalisation of minority communities.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 7 in Controversy over demolition of religious structures, which has been running since 22 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

• Demolition of religious sites in Rajasthan Before
• Supreme Court on 'bulldozer justice' contempt petitions After
• The whole story 7 entries