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India's High Court Protects Historic Jewish Cemetery in Jabalpur
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India's High Court has declared the historic Ranital Jewish Cemetery in Jabalpur a protected national heritage site, thwarting developers' attempts to seize the land. The ruling concludes a legal battle by the small Bene Israel community, with support from local citizens and activists. The cemetery, over a century old, will now be restored and fenced, and the decision is expected to help protect other Jewish heritage sites in India. Israel has offered assistance for the restoration efforts.
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- India's High Court declared the Ranital Jewish Cemetery in Jabalpur a protected national heritage site.
- The ruling prevents developers from seizing the historic cemetery land.
- The cemetery is over a century old and was established during British colonial rule.
- The Bene Israel community in Jabalpur has dwindled to only three or four members.
- The decision is expected to set a precedent for protecting other Jewish heritage sites in India.
- Israel has offered assistance for the cemetery's restoration.
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