A PIL filed in the Bombay High Court accuses fashion brand Prada of copying the GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal design, demanding compensation and apology, stating it is a cultural symbol of Maharashtra with deep public sentiment attached.
The petition to the Supreme Court argues that the exclusion of ‘Rajasthani’ from teacher recruitment violates children’s rights to education in their mother tongue. Despite the RTE Act and NEP supporting mother tongue instruction, millions of children remain deprived, as only 22 scheduled languages are recognized in education, undermining linguistic diversity.
Today, On 9th January, The mosque committee has approached the Supreme Court, requesting the district magistrate to ensure the status quo on a well located outside the mosque. The committee fears potential changes to the well’s current condition amid rising tensions. The plea emphasizes the importance of preserving communal harmony. The Supreme Court’s response is awaited on this matter.
The Supreme Court praised Piplantri village in Rajasthan for its innovative initiative of planting trees for every new-born girl, referencing the Bhagavad Gita in its praise. This program, which emphasizes women’s empowerment, promotes both environmental sustainability and gender equality. The Court highlighted how this effort reflects values of nature and respect for life, highlighting the thoughtful impact of community-led actions in driving social and ecological progress.
Today, On 16th December, The Jaunpur Court is poised to deliver a verdict today on the Swaraj Vahini Association’s petition for an Amin survey of the Atala Mosque. The case’s significance is heightened by a recent Supreme Court ruling that restricts courts from ordering surveys of disputed sites, raising concerns over historical ownership and legal precedents.
Today, On 12th December, the Supreme Court instructed all courts to refrain from handling cases regarding surveys of religious sites under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This decision seeks to maintain communal harmony and secularism while reviewing several petitions challenging the Act’s provisions, emphasizing legal consistency and caution in sensitive matters.
Today, On 12th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed that no additional suits be registered until the next hearing regarding the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits changes to religious structures from before India’s independence. Ongoing legal challenges question the Act’s constitutionality, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal harmony.
Today, On 29th November, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna requested a postponement of the Shahi Jama Masjid survey hearing, highlighting the need for careful judicial handling of sensitive matters. The Supreme Court instructed the mosque’s management to approach the High Court against a survey order. Violence erupted during a prior survey, raising communal harmony concerns.
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Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the mosque committee on December 9 regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah complex dispute. The case revolves around ownership and religious significance, with Hindu claims asserting the mosque was built on Lord Krishna’s birthplace. The court’s decision could impact future religious site disputes.