Bombay HC Halts Demolition of Jain Temple, Grants Interim Protection

The Bombay High Court directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately halt further demolition of the Jain temple in Vile Parle, Mumbai. 

The court granted ad-interim protection to the Shree 1008 Digambar Jain Mandir Trust after parts of the temple were demolished based on notices under the MRTP and MMC Acts. 

The Court noted the Trust was denied a reasoned rejection order and was entitled to be heard. BMC admitted partial demolition and was directed to file an affidavit and a demolition panchanama within two weeks.

The Court ordered the status quo to be maintained. Hearing resumes April 30.