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How deviant acts mar the sacred Kanwar Yatra
A tide of lawlessness, marked by widespread hooliganism, identity-based assaults on eateries, and highway obstruction, grips the Kanwar Yatra across UP and Uttarakhand, amidst alarming reports of assaults on eatery owners based on their identity, SC refused to examine controversial QR code directives issued by UP and Uttarakhand authorities, mandating hotels must display licenses and registration
CJI Khanna apprises full court of SC on Collegium meeting with Justice Yadav
The Supreme Court Collegium of the top five judges, headed by CJI Khanna, had met Justice Yadav Tuesday following his remarks stigmatising and slurring Muslims at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event on December 8; the reportage of his speech had led to an uproar with the Opposition moving for impeachment of the Judge in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill tabled in assembly, using the myth of “urban naxals” to supress dissent?
CJP dissects the MSPS Bill and its problematic provision, its impact on the citizenry, dangers of having another draconian law in the face of existing BNS, 2023, UAPA, 1967 & PMLA, 2002
Dharm Sansad: Hindu Religious leaders condemn ‘divisive’ event even as a contempt petition is filed in SC
A contempt petition filed in the SC as well as a collective stance from religious leaders seek to hold authorities accountable for allowing the "Dharam Sansad" to proceed unchecked, which threatens public harmony and violates constitutional principles of unity and peace.
No quality education without teaching equality, secularism, fraternity value: SC
Muzaffarnagar School Slapping: the Supreme Court stressed the importance of instilling constitutional values like equality, secularism, and fraternity in students while addressing PIL on the Muzaffarnagar slapping incident, the Court urged the state to prioritize these values in education, with a deadline for action and affidavit submission in six weeks
SC Collegium summons Allahabad HC Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over remarks on Muslims
The judge’s remark has generated national and international outrage; he made a series of other stigmatizing remarks during a speech, including the use of the term "kathmullah," a derogatory slur against Muslims
Tipu Sultan birth anniversary rally gets green light from Bombay High Court
Bombay HC questions Maharashtra govt over rally denial, asking, 'Is there a ban on celebrating Tipu Sultan’s birth anniversary?' The bench said that "there is no reason why they cannot be allowed to take out the rally. Law and order cannot be a ground to deny permission,” stating there is no valid reason to deny permission for the event
Supreme Court issued stay on suits on survey against religious places, interventions had highlighted the Act’s intent to preserve India’s secular character
Various political and religious leaders had intervened in the Supreme Court, emphasising the 1991 Act’s critical role in preserving India’s democratic fabric and preventing communal strife.
“Civil courts can’t run a race with the Supreme Court” says SC Bench while putting a stay on orders for surveys on Places of...
In a significant intervention, the Supreme Court directs trial courts to refrain from registering new suits and passing any effective orders, including surveys, in cases challenging the religious character of places of worship pending the challenge to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991
Delhi High Court grants protection to activist Nadeem Khan from arrest
The Delhi High Court granted civil rights activist Nadeem Khan protection from arrest in a case accusing him of promoting enmity and criminal conspiracy, the Court quashed a non-bailable warrant against him and directed the police to provide a seven-day notice if custody is required
Jaunpur’s Atala mosque has moved HC against local court order directing filing of suit claiming it was ‘ancient Hindu temple’
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The Atala Mosque, constructed in the 1400s is being challenged by one Swaraj Vahini Association who had filed a suit in a local civil court in May 2024 alleging the property was originally the Atala Devi Mandir.
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How deviant acts mar the sacred Kanwar Yatra
A tide of lawlessness, marked by widespread hooliganism, identity-based assaults on eateries, and highway obstruction, grips the Kanwar Yatra across UP and Uttarakhand, amidst alarming reports of assaults on eatery owners based on their identity, SC refused to examine controversial QR code directives issued by UP and Uttarakhand authorities, mandating hotels must display licenses and registration
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