Retired Supreme Court judge Justice A.S. Oka said, “No religion condones environmental destruction or cruelty to animals,” while stressing that every faith teaches compassion and care for nature at an SCBA lecture on clean air and climate justice.
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.
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.
Today, On 28th November, Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone raised concerns over a court notice linking Ajmer Sharif Dargah to a Shiva temple, warning of threats to religious harmony. Lone criticized society’s focus on temple searches over technological innovation, contrasting India’s regression with Dubai’s progress, while emphasizing tolerance and spirituality as essential values.
The Bangladesh government labeled ISKCON a “fundamentalist” group amid rising tensions following the arrest of a Hindu priest, which sparked protests for minority protections. The interim administration faces criticism over its handling of anti-Hindu violence. Diplomatic strains with India increased as it urged protection for Hindu communities, prompting a defensive response from Dhaka.
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Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Muslim side’s request for separate hearings in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute, allowing all cases to be heard together. The decision streamlines the legal process, with key issues to be addressed in the next hearing on November 8.