different ethnic groups and speaking a multitude of languages. They all constitute the fabric of the nation. Intolerance towards a religious group or linguistic minority, or regional consideration are foreign to our constitutional scheme though we do find, as a practical reality, such issues surfacing at the instance of the organizations and political parties, who though subscribe to uphold the Constitution and laws of India, forget the spirit of the constitution. If in the locality there is preponderance of one group professing a particular faith, that does not mean that the minority group cannot be allowed to practice and profess their religion as long as they obey the law. The threats of violence and or riots are anathema to the rule of law. Tolerance and respect for the constitution is what we must aspire. If we as citizens lose sight of these basic values, it would amount to giving go-bye to the constitutional spirit. The Petitioner has annexed letter from the office of the Police Commissioner of Mumbai dated 4.4.2008 wherein it is set out that there is objection of Shiv Sena and Vishwa Hindu Parishad to allot land for Masjid. The rule of law cannot be dictated by political parties or Organizations professing a particular faith. They will have to accept the secular character of our constitution. The police machinery must rise to the occasion and deal with such threats if they are against the law. Threats by such organizations cannot be the basis for cancelling allotment of the land. That itself would be illegal.”
