Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Rajasthan Approves Controversial Segregation Law
The Rajasthan government is about to pass a new law that is similar to one in Gujarat.
This law makes it hard for people to sell or rent their property in certain areas without the government's permission.
The idea is to stop different communities from living together in the same neighborhoods.
The law says that if someone sells or rents their property without permission, they can go to jail for up to five years.
Some people, like the Congress party in Rajasthan, think this law is not fair because it targets certain groups and makes it hard for them to live where they want.
The writer of the article thinks this law is part of a bigger problem in India where the government is making laws that treat some people differently based on their religion.
Rajasthan government approved a segregation law similar to Gujarat's, targeting 'disturbed areas' with 'improper clustering'.
The law requires government permission for property transfers in these areas, with violations punishable by up to 5 years in jail.
Gujarat's similar law has effectively ghettoized Muslims, with collectors having discretion to reject property transfers based on demographic concerns.
The Congress party in Rajasthan opposes the law, calling it a tool for political gain and lacking legal basis.
The law is seen as part of a broader trend in India under Narendra Modi's government, which has implemented several laws targeting minorities.
- Who
- Rajasthan government, influenced by Gujarat's model
- What
- Approval of a segregation law to prevent property transfers in 'disturbed areas'
- When
- Approved last week, to be passed later this week
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To prevent 'improper clustering' of communities and maintain 'demographic equilibrium'
- Law Name
- Rajasthan Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provisions for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from the Premises in Disturbed Areas Bill, 2026
- Punishment
- Up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine
- Affected Cities in Gujarat
- Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Bharuch, Kapadvanj, Anand, Godhra
- Original Law in Gujarat
- Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act
- Opposition
- Congress party in Rajasthan
- Author
- Aakar Patel, Chair of Amnesty International India