In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has stated that any religious structure encroaching upon public spaces such as roads, water bodies, or railway tracks must be removed. This landmark decision emphasizes that public land should be free from illegal encroachments, irrespective of religious affiliations.
The Court reiterated that India, as a secular nation, must ensure equal treatment under the law. "India is a secular country, and our directives regarding bulldozer actions and anti-encroachment drives apply to all citizens, regardless of their religion," the Supreme Court emphasized in its ruling.
This historic judgment is expected to pave the way for stricter implementation of anti-encroachment laws across the country, sending a clear message that public spaces should be preserved for the welfare of all, without favoritism based on religious grounds.
The ruling also upholds the integrity of secularism in India’s legal and governance framework, ensuring that public resources are used for the common good and not misappropriated by any group.
