The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to hand over all lands acquired for border fencing to the BSF by 31 March 2026. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over land acquisition for security purposes.
Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain raised concerns over the Waqf-by-user concept, questioning its validity and urging the court to reconsider it. He emphasized that the practice should be stayed, and efforts should be made to reclaim properties that were acquired based on this provision, highlighting its potential issues.