Rajasthan HC: ‘Mosque Is for Namaz, Falls Under Waqf, Disputes Must Be Adjudicated by Waqf Tribunal’

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a mosque falls under the definition of ‘Waqf,’ and any disputes regarding such properties must be adjudicated by the Waqf Tribunal. The case involved a dispute over the Madina Zama Masjid, where the petitioners (defendants) claimed ownership of the property. The court emphasized that matters related to Waqf properties […]

‘Bhangi,’ ‘Neech,’ ‘Bhikhari,’ and ‘Mangani’ Not Caste Specific Names: High Court Drops Charges Against SC/ST Act Case

The Rajasthan High Court, led by Justice Birendra Kumar, dismissed SC/ST Act charges against four men for using terms deemed non-caste specific during a land inspection incident. The court found insufficient evidence of caste-based insults, although it upheld other charges under the IPC related to obstructing public servants.