The Allahabad High Court upheld a First Information Report against four individuals accused of converting people to Christianity through financial incentives and free healthcare. The court emphasized the need for police investigation, clarified limits on religious conversion under the Constitution, and outlined the purpose of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021.
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, passed by the Indian Parliament, alters the 1995 Waqf Act, prompting widespread debate and legal challenges. Notable changes include expanded government control and inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards, raising concerns about religious autonomy. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing its constitutional validity amidst ongoing hearings.
New Delhi: 2nd May: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a petition that challenges the constitutional validity of the amended Uttar Pradesh law on unlawful religious conversion, introduced in 2024. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan considered the arguments made by senior advocate S Muralidhar.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, led by Farooq Abdullah, is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it interferes unconstitutionally in Muslim religious affairs. Multiple petitions cite violations of fundamental rights and seek legal intervention from the Supreme Court, which will hear these cases.
NEW DELHI: Today, 4th April: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Mohammad Jawed against the Waqf Amendment Act. He argues that the law is unfair to the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights. Mohammad Jawed, who is also the Congress party whip in the Lok Sabha, was a part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee that reviewed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2024.
The Madras High Court expressed confidence that divine blessings will support the development of a metro station, even if temple land is acquired. The judge stated that the metro project would benefit lakhs of people and hoped that God would show kindness toward this public cause. The court emphasized that such infrastructure projects aim to serve the greater good. The statement came amid debates over using religious land for public development.
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna made an important statement regarding inheritance laws in India. He said that every person should have the freedom to stop following a religion and choose to be governed by secular inheritance laws. This right should apply to people of all religions equally.
The Bombay High Court ordered that loudspeakers are not integral to any religion, highlighting the severe health risks posed by noise pollution. A division bench comprising Justices A. S. Gadkari and S. C. Chandak observed that denying permissions for loudspeakers does not infringe on anyone’s rights. The court highlighted the importance of strict measures against violations to safeguard public health and order. Authorities have been instructed to take effective action to curb misuse.
