The Delhi High Court gave a split verdict on jailed MP Engineer Rashid’s request asking the Centre to bear his Rs 17 lakh travel and security expenses for attending Parliament sessions. The case will now go to Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya for a final decision.
Today (21st March): The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Waqf Board regarding their use of public funds to pay salaries to imams and muezzins, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The case challenges the government’s policy, citing violations of secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution and concerns about potential requests from other religious institutions.
