CJI Sanjiv Khanna To Take Up Today (Dec 12) Validity of Places of Worship Act

Today, On 12th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear petitions contesting the Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of religious sites as of August 15, 1947. Supporters argue it upholds secularism and prevents communal tensions, while challengers claim it violates religious rights and impedes judicial remedies for various faiths.

“Another Shocker”: Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone Express Concern Over Court Notice on Suit Claiming Shiva Temple in Ajmer Dargah

Today, On 28th November, Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone raised concerns over a court notice linking Ajmer Sharif Dargah to a Shiva temple, warning of threats to religious harmony. Lone criticized society’s focus on temple searches over technological innovation, contrasting India’s regression with Dubai’s progress, while emphasizing tolerance and spirituality as essential values.

‘Ajmer Dargah In Rajasthan Was Built Over A Shiva Temple’: Rajasthan Court Issues Notice To Defendants (Muslim Side)

Civil Judge (Junior Division) Man Mohan Chandel issued the notice, with the next hearing scheduled for December 20. Rajasthan: On November 27, a court in Ajmer issued a notice to the defendants (representing the Muslim side) in a civil suit alleging that the Ajmer Dargah in Rajasthan was built over a Shiva temple. The suit […]

Plea before Ajmer Court Claims Ajmer Dargah Was Originally a Shiva Temple, Seeks Declaration as Bhagwan Shri Sankatmochan Mahadev Temple

A civil suit filed by Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta in the Ajmer District Court claims that the Ajmer Dargah was built over an ancient Shiva temple and seeks its restoration as Bhagwan Shri Sankatmochan Mahadev Virajman temple. The case is set to be heard on October 10, challenging the current religious status and ownership of the site.