Court Rules No Encroachment on Government or Forest Land Can Be Permitted on Grounds of 'Religious Feelings: Rajasthan High Court

In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a civil writ petition filed by Shri Shantinath Digamber Jain Atishay Shetra (referred to as "Shetra"). The case involved the regularization of a piece of forest land, which Shetra claimed was a holy site due to the discovery of ancient statues of Lord Mahaveer Swamy and Lord Parshwanath. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the judgment: Background: Shri Shantinath Digamber Jain Atishay…