Union Of India vs State Of Gujarat & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of encroachment of public spaces by religious structures, emphasizing that no unauthorized construction of temples, churches, mosques, or gurdwaras shall be permitted on public streets. The Court held that the interim directions issued by the High Court of Gujarat were premature as they did not allow for a hearing of the respondents. The Union of India was directed to take steps to review unauthorized constructions on a case-by-case basis, and all States and Union Territories were impleaded as respondents for comprehensive resolution.