Calcutta High Court will hear a PIL seeking to stop the foundation stone for a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid in Murshidabad. The plea argues that holding the event on December 6 could disturb communal harmony and warrants urgent judicial intervention.
Harish Salve, in an interview, critiques the Supreme Court’s perceived role as India’s “moral guardian,” arguing it should focus on constitutional duties and resist judicial overreach. He highlights that executive inaction often shifts responsibilities to the court, creating unrealistic expectations that can lead to public disappointment in judicial decisions.
Social media influencer Ajeet Bharti faces legal action for allegedly making false statements about Rahul Gandhi. The complaint accuses Bharti of spreading misinformation and inciting religious tensions. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The FIR includes sections related to promoting enmity between religious groups. The complaint emphasizes the potential disruption of public order and social harmony.
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Allegations of sexual harassment against West Bengal’s Governor, CV Ananda Bose, by a staff member of Raj Bhavan have sparked a heated dispute. The Governor’s claim of immunity under Article 361 is being debated, drawing parallels to past cases. The Supreme Court has upheld absolute immunity for Governors, even in cases of personal misconduct. Such immunity was recognized in a 2017 case involving Kalyan Singh, and historical resignations have occurred amidst similar allegations.
In a recent development, the Karnataka court in Hubballi granted bail to Hindu activist Srikanth Poojari, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the riots following the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992. This decision has come amidst widespread protests by the BJP across the state, criticizing the Congress government and […]
