The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has paused new lawsuits while reviewing challenges to the Places of Worship Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain advocates restoring demolished Hindu temples, claiming the ruling benefits Hindus. The court will evaluate ongoing cases concerning religious structures in due course.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked controversy with remarks suggesting India should align with majority views, referencing the Uniform Civil Code. His speech included derogatory comments about extremists and raised concerns regarding his impartiality. Criticism arose from legal experts about his commitment to constitutional values and judicial independence.
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The Supreme Court today (27th Sept) expunged remarks from the Allahabad High Court about potential religious conversion effects on India’s majority population, deeming them inappropriate. The Court emphasized that such general statements should not be referenced in other cases. The decision came while granting bail to an accused previously denied bail based on these remarks.
The Allahabad High Court rejected a bail plea under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, expressing concern that continued religious conversions could lead to the majority population becoming a minority. The court emphasized that while the Indian Constitution guarantees religious freedom, it doesn’t permit forced conversions. The accused’s bail was denied.