The ‘love jihad’ law, enacted in BJP-governed states, aims to curb religious conversions under false pretenses. It mandates notification of conversion intent and has led to arrests and hurdles for interfaith couples. Judiciary rulings have upheld individual rights, but a conservative shift raises concerns. Societal pressures persist for interfaith couples despite legal battles.
The Allahabad High Court declined the Gyanvapi Mosque committee’s request for an interim stay on the performance of Puja in the southern cellar, also known as Vyas Tehkhana, within the mosque premises. In a significant development surrounding the Gyanvapi mosque, the Allahabad High Court has made a pivotal decision regarding the ongoing dispute over worship […]
Allahabad High Court Criticizes Lawyers’ Strike: Courts Serve Justice, Not Just Lawyers’ Livelihood The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong disapproval of the ongoing lawyers’ strike in the state, which began on August 30 in response to a police lathi charge incident involving advocates in Hapur district. Justice Kshitij Shailendra emphasized that the primary objective […]
Allahabad High Court Upholds Constitutional Right to Gender Reassignment Surgery In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that individuals possess a constitutional right to change their gender through surgical intervention. This pivotal decision came in response to a plea by a female police constable from Uttar Pradesh (UP) who sought permission for […]
