A Delhi court has lifted the gag order restraining journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta from reporting on Adani Enterprises. The trial court has been asked to hear the case and pass fresh orders.
The Madras High Court issued a split verdict on animal sacrifices at the Sikkandar Badhusha Dargah. Justice Nisha Banu upheld religious freedoms, while Justice S Srimathy required historical proof for the practice before 1920. The case will now be referred to the Chief Justice for resolution of the differing opinions.
The Jharkhand High Court recommended the implementation of insurance benefits for lawyers to provide financial security and support. This decision is based on a Public Interest Litigation highlighting the financial difficulties faced by lawyers, emphasizing the need to safeguard their welfare. Both State and Central governments are urged to take action to protect the lives of lawyers.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is seeking the Supreme Court’s intervention to expedite the eviction of residents from 63 dangerously dilapidated buildings in Mumbai. Legal challenges have caused significant delays, prompting the BMC to act swiftly to prevent potential disasters. The BMC has identified 188 dangerous buildings in a pre-monsoon survey this year, with plans to tackle the issue effectively.
The Hindu side argues in the Krishna Janmbhoomi-Idgah suit that a mosque’s presence does not automatically make the property a Waqf. They assert that the land was originally a temple and challenge the mosque’s claim. The High Court will continue hearings, addressing legal issues and considering evidence regarding the property’s designation and history.
The counsel for the Shahi Idgah managing committee argued in the Allahabad High Court today that the suit seeking the removal of the mosque is constrained by the statute of limitations. The Muslim side cited a compromise dating back to 1968, stating the suit filed in 2020 is beyond the three-year limit to challenge a compromise. The High Court set March 13 as the next hearing date. The case involves a dispute over Waqf property. The Waqf Act allows the Waqf Boards in India to claim unlimited powers over properties without recourse to legal challenge, raising questions in the context of a secular country. Waqf Board holds over 8,54,509 properties encompassing more than eight lakh acres of land, with powers to acquire and declare ownership without need for proof. The controversy surrounding the Waqf Act and the dispute over the mosque illustrates the complexities of religious property laws in India, provoking debate about the Act’s constitutionality.
