Destruction of Religious Sites in India: A Legal Overview

The destruction of religious sites in India is a complex and deeply troubling
issue. It stems from various factors such as religious intolerance, political agendas,
communal tensions and acts of terrorism. These demolitions of religious sites, raise
serious questions about violations of international law on freedom of religion and
international human rights principles, by India. The explicit violations also stem from
Indian being a part of multiple human rights treaties.