The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to limit judicial interference in religious practices and rethink key doctrines like “constitutional morality” and essential religious practices. Its 10-point submission could significantly reshape how courts handle faith, PILs, and religious rights in India.
The Election Commission questioned the petitioner’s locus standi in the Calcutta High Court, arguing that a full-time state lawyer cannot file a PIL as a public-spirited person. The case challenges the transfer of IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
