Religious Remark Row| Supreme Court Stays Criminal Case Against Priest, Seeks Response From Uttar Pradesh Government In Plea

The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings against a priest booked over remarks on religion, issuing notice to Uttar Pradesh. The bench held trial shall remain stayed while examining the plea challenging FIR and allegations of hurting religious sentiments.

Anti-Conversion Laws in India: Supreme Court Refers Constitutional Challenge to Larger Bench

The Supreme Court referred anti-conversion law challenges to a larger Bench, examining Rajasthan’s 2025 statute and similar State laws. The case raises far-reaching constitutional questions on equality, liberty, speech, and religious freedom under Articles 14, 19, 21 and 25.