Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman said Shanti Bhushan was a man of tremendous commitment who quit the BJP because he believed it lacked secularism. He recalled that Bhushan always acted according to principles shaped by his family’s strong secular tradition.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to a man accused of sexually abusing a married woman and forcing her to convert to Islam. The court emphasized the gravity of the allegations in its decision. It ruled that granting bail in such a serious case would be inappropriate. The order highlights the need for strict scrutiny in cases involving coercion and abuse.
A video has surfaced, showing lawyers in a court in Rajasthan’s Ajmer beating men who allegedly raped minor schoolgirls and forced them to convert after blackmailing them. The accused, identified as Rehan Mohammad, Sohail Mansoori, Luqman alias Sohaib, Armaan Pathan and Sahil Qureshi, allegedly gave mobile phones to girls to lure them.
On November 6, 2024, the NBDSA ordered News18 India to remove the “Baba Bageshwar Exclusive Interview” for promoting superstition and religious discord. The complaint, filed by Indrajeet Ghorpade, highlighted the broadcaster’s responsibility for guests’ inflammatory remarks. NBDSA emphasized adherence to ethical codes in media reporting.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s plea, allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque’s southern cellar. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board expressed astonishment and announced plans to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court. They criticized the court for not affording the Muslim side an opportunity to present their perspective. The AIMPLB plans to seek an audience with President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, they alleged a separate law for the majority in courts and questioned the fairness of the judicial system. The Gyanvapi case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about religious rights and judicial equality.
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed pleas from eight Hindu-Muslim couples seeking protection for their interfaith marriages under India’s anti-conversion laws. The ruling highlights the legal complexities and challenges faced by such couples and emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to laws concerning religious conversion and marriage in the country.