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Supreme Court blocks execution of Nagar Palika’s order regarding well near Sambhal Mosque, prioritises peace and harmony
In the face of growing tensions, the Court has paused actions related to the contested well near the mosque, underscoring its role in preventing the legal process from inflaming communal passions and disrupting the region’s fragile peace
Supreme Court questions Kerala Governor: “Why was the governor sitting on bills for 2 years?”
SC bench keeps the petition of the state against the Governor pending as senior advocate Venugopal decries adversarial conduct by the Governor; granted liberty to amend its plea to seek guidelines to be laid down by the Court for Governor to send bills passed by the State to the President
Gujarat HC on plea banning loudspeakers for Azaan: “Faith and practice going on years together”
The PIL filed in the High Court had urged for banning the use of loudspeakers for Azaan prayers citing noise pollution and public disturbance; Chief Justice Sunita Aggarwal termed it to be a "wholly misconceived PIL”, questions lack of disturbance due to bells and drums in temples
‘Can’t keep the pot boiling over dead bodies’: Supreme Court directs dignified cremation/burial of Manipur violence victims
The Court revealed that as per the report of the committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal, some civil society organizations were obstructing families of the deceased from taking the identified bodies for funeral reported LiveLaw and Bar & Bench.
Delhi HC directs Delhi police, MCD to consider feasibility of organising Muslim Mahapanchayat at the Ramlila Ground on December 18
Notably, the Court had refused to grant permission to hold a similar public meeting at the Ramlila Ground on October 29
By holding up bills, are Governors undermining democracy?
Supreme Court intervention in constitutionally mandated procedures should spark concerns about India's democratic framework
Bail For Kashmiri Journalists: What Does It Mean For Freedom Of Expression?
Courtesy: Kashmir Times
Union government notifies appointment of senior advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan two years after recommendation
As the ‘pick and choose’ game of the Union government continues, advocate Sundaresan loses out on seniority over seven judges
Rajasthan High Court: ED summons against Congress candidate in the midst of electioneering, quashed
Justice Farjand Ali, in his judgement, stated that the petitioner’s right to contest in an election encompasses the right to canvass as well and no adverse impact would be caused to the Enforcement Directorate proceedings if the summons is deferred by seven days.
Muslim youth shot dead by police for alleged intentions of slaughtering a cow
Two Muslim youth were travelling, when they were chased by the police. One of them lost his life after being shot, another is recovering from gunshot wounds in hospital. The police have filed a case, under various charges, against the accused.
Jammu & Kashmir HC: Being a critic of government no ground to detain a person, detaining authorities apply no mind
Detention order against Sajad Dar, a Kashmir-based journalist, quashed based on vague grounds of detention, violation of Article 22 (5) and lack of subjective satisfaction of curtailing liberty under Article 21; Dar has spent 22 months under detention
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Supreme Court blocks execution of Nagar Palika’s order regarding well near Sambhal Mosque, prioritises peace and harmony
In the face of growing tensions, the Court has paused actions related to the contested well near the mosque, underscoring its role in preventing the legal process from inflaming communal passions and disrupting the region’s fragile peace
India
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Issuing the statement on January 9, PUCL has expressed the hope that these prejudiced and invidious observations are suo moto expunged from the reported judgment. The NIA Court, Lucknow had, reportedly in a 136-page judgement delivered in early January actually pulled up organisations “for promoting the constitutional values of ‘spirit of harmony’ and ‘brotherhood’.”
India
‘Surge in Anti-Indian Hate on X by supporters of Trump is organised, ampflies racism and xenobia’: CSOH Report
The sudden amplification of anti-Indian hate on X (formerly twitter) from December 2024 onwards has been fuelled by far-right votaries of President elect Donald Trump opposing the H1B visa programme and amounts to a “ form of organised, systemic hatred, fanned by powerful actors.” It is also a sign of the dominance of white supremacist ideology on the platform owned by Elon Musk, according to a recent study.
Communalism
Does Babasaheb’s Ideology Match With Hindu Nationalist Politics?
It’s an irony that those who stood/stand for a Hindu Rashtra are today trying to project Ambedkar, who wanted a democratic, secular republic, as a part of their ideological Parivar.
Politics
Election Commission to check & verify EVMs used in Rania Assembly Constituency of Haryana
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Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
From December 2024 Onwards: CJP raises alarm over escalating anti-Dalit atrocities to NCSC
Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) sends complaint to the NCSC, shedding light on widespread anti-Dalit atrocities across the nation and calling for justice for the victims of systemic discrimination.
History
The targeted vandalisation caused by revisionist history: Agra’s Mubarak Manzil
The Mubarak Manzil in Agra built by Emperor Aurangzeb destroyed. Even after several complaints by the locals, no action taken by authorities until it was more than 70% demolished