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“Bulldozer Justice” rebuked: Orissa High Court orders 10 lakh compensation for illegal demolition of community centre

In a searing indictment of executive overreach, the High Court slams the State for razing a publicly funded community centre in defiance of judicial orders, holding a Tahasildar personally liable and warning against the dangerous rise of “bulldozer justice.”

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’

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.

Special SC bench to hear challenge to 1991 Places of Worship in December

After years of delay, notice was issued in these petitions in 2021, the Supreme Court will finally begin hearings on the challenges to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 on December 12

Upholding constitutional values – Landmark Supreme Court judgments of 2024

In a year marked by some landmark rulings, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its commitment to justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights, safeguarding citizens from state overreach and preserving the integrity of India's constitutional values.

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“Bulldozer Justice” rebuked: Orissa High Court orders 10 lakh compensation for illegal demolition of community centre

In a searing indictment of executive overreach, the High Court slams the State for razing a publicly funded community centre in defiance of judicial orders, holding a Tahasildar personally liable and warning against the dangerous rise of “bulldozer justice.”

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