Justice V.G. Arun privately viewed Haal, starring Shane Nigam, as its makers challenge the CBFC’s demand to cut key scenes. The film faces objections from the Catholic Congress over alleged religious depictions.
A video going viral shows a Muslim man getting badly beaten inside a Bhopal courtroom for trying to marry a Hindu woman. In the video, two men are seen attacking him while he cries in pain. This incident has led to anger and worries about religious tensions. The police are said to be looking into […]
The Madras High Court ruled that forcing a spouse to convert to another religion without their consent is a form of violence and mental cruelty. The case involved a Hindu wife who was pressured by her Muslim husband to change her faith. The Court upheld the divorce, stating that such actions violate fundamental rights and personal freedom under the Indian Constitution.
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.
A UP court sentenced Mohammad Alim to life imprisonment for raping a student under a false identity, likening his actions to “Love Jihad,” seen as a threat to national unity. Judge Diwakar warned of demographic warfare and illegal conversions aimed at undermining India’s integrity, invoking the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on sunday (4th Aug) announced plans to introduce a law imposing life imprisonment for ‘love jihad’ cases and a new domicile policy allowing only state-born individuals to be eligible for government jobs. Additional measures include stricter regulations on land sales between religious communities and efforts to protect tribal lands. These announcements follow discussions during the elections.
The ‘love jihad’ law, enacted in BJP-governed states, aims to curb religious conversions under false pretenses. It mandates notification of conversion intent and has led to arrests and hurdles for interfaith couples. Judiciary rulings have upheld individual rights, but a conservative shift raises concerns. Societal pressures persist for interfaith couples despite legal battles.
