The Rajasthan High Court raised concerns about the impact of the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav celebrations on public order and access to essential services. The Court emphasized the need for upholding the ideals of Lord Ram while ensuring that religious festivities do not obstruct the administration of justice. This incident highlights the delicate balance between religious reverence and civic responsibilities.
Today, the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in India prompted government and private organizations to declare full or half-day holidays. The event’s significance has led to adjustments in legal schedules and protocols across the country, highlighting a convergence of law, culture, and religious sentiment. The request for a court holiday reflects the harmonious blend of legal processes with the nation’s cultural ethos.
In an ongoing debate on secularism in India, four law students have filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court, challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to declare January 22, 2024, as a public holiday for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The PIL, filed by students from MNLU, Mumbai, GLC, […]
The historic Ayodhya verdict, delivered over four years ago by a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, has led to a significant moment in India’s cultural and religious history. The judges responsible for this landmark decision have been honored with invitations to the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, scheduled for January 22. Also […]
The venue for this event is the Deshpran Sasmal Park in South Kolkata, a decision reached after initial objections from the State and subsequent negotiations. The court has stipulated that the event will occupy roughly half of the park and will run from 9 am to 6 pm, with a maximum of 60 participants. The […]
The BCI’s letter highlights the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on November 9, 2019, which played a pivotal role in this historical moment. In a significant development, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has proposed a unique way to mark the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India DY […]
Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Ranjan Gogoi, is set to receive Assam’s highest civilian award, Assam Baibhav, for his role in concluding the Ayodhya dispute. Named as a Rajya Sabha MP following his tenure as the 46th CJI, Gogoi’s recognition underscores his impact on the judiciary. The award ceremony is scheduled for February 10.
The New Delhi Bar Association requested a reprieve from the Principal District & Sessions Judge for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Bhagwan Shri Ram in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, foreseeing advocate and litigant absence. This highlights the intersection of religious events and legal obligations in India, as well as the cultural significance of the Ram Mandir inauguration.
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to four individuals who were sentenced to life imprisonment in relation to the 2005 terrorist attack at the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya. The court’s decision comes after the accused have spent 18 years in incarceration. The division bench, comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Syed […]