'Land Jihad' to PILs: How Hate Narratives Turn Into Legal Action Against Mosques | The Quint

Public Interest Litigations (PILs) and “land jihad” narratives are no longer isolated incidents. In this story, we break down how mosques, dargahs and mazars are increasingly being labelled as “illegal encroachments,” often followed by bulldozer action, even before legal questions are settled. Courts have warned against frivolous and communally motivated PILs, but data shows a clear pattern. From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint