Bob Blackman, a Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East in the United Kingdom condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. Addressing the parliament on Thursday (Nov 28), Blackman showed his concern by the attempt of a High Court in Bangladesh to ban ISKCON from the country. In a post on X, he attached a video of himself speaking in the parliament and said, “Today, I condemned the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das. I am also concerned by the attempt in their High Court to rule that ISKCON should be banned from the country. Freedom of religion must be preserved globally.”
A group of Supreme Court advocates Today (Oct 3) wrote to the SCBA and SCOARA expressing their objection to the Supreme Court canteen’s decision to stop serving non-vegetarian food and dishes containing onion or garlic during Navratri. The advocates stated that this move is unprecedented and raised concerns about its implications.
The Bombay High Court directed online gaming platforms to respond to a Public Interest Litigation calling for a ban on platforms like Junglee Rummy and Rummy Circle. The court said that the gaming platforms within a week have to state how the PIL is not maintainable and also have to state how online rummy is a game of skill and not a game of chance.
The film “Emergency,” produced by Kangana Ranaut, faces controversy as Sikh organizations challenge its release. The Bombay High Court refuses to direct the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a certificate, making the film’s release uncertain. Concerns about misrepresentation of Sikhs and potential community sentiments arise, prompting legal actions in multiple high courts.
The Delhi High Court has sought the MCD’s response on the operation of banned horse-drawn carts, ‘tongas’, following a petition by PETA. The plea alleges the MCD’s failure to enforce its resolution to phase out tongas and support their owners. The court has scheduled a hearing for August 7 alongside the main case. Operations of tongas continue despite the ban, raising concerns about public safety.
