In 2024, India’s Supreme Court dealt with numerous landmark rulings, focusing on personal liberty, places of worship disputes, and electoral reforms. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized efficiency, reforming case backlogs. Notable cases included prohibitions on religious site surveys, striking down electoral bonds, and addressing environmental pollution. The court’s decisions significantly influenced legal frameworks and societal issues.
The Delhi-based activist Salek Chand Jain has filed a petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, seeking the right for the Jain community to worship at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar. The site, contested between Hindus and Muslims, holds historical and religious significance, and the ASI is preparing to present a survey report to the court.
The ASI initiated a comprehensive survey of the Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh, employing carbon-dating technology. Mandated by the High Court, the survey aims to resolve the historical dispute between Hindus and Muslims. Despite security measures, religious activities continue, while legal disputes and dissatisfaction from the Muslim community persist.
