The Congress and Samajwadi Party are filing separate Supreme Court petitions to ensure the effective implementation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, amidst existing challenges to its validity. The Act preserves the religious character of places as of August 15, 1947, except the Ayodhya dispute. Both parties emphasize its importance for communal harmony, citing its recognition in the 2019 Ayodhya verdict as part of the Constitution’s “basic structure.” The Congress has reaffirmed its commitment to the Act amid internal and external pressures, while the SP is being assisted by senior advocate Kapil Sibal in drafting its plea.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting approving the appointment of former Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). A notification will be issued soon. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani currently acts as Chairperson following Chandrachud’s retirement on November 8.
A Delhi Court has dismissed a plea for an FIR against Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged hate speech at an April 2023 rally, citing the complainant’s existing evidence and identity of the accused. However, the court allowed for pre-summoning evidence and noted future investigation could be pursued if required.
The Supreme Court temporarily stayed the investigation into an FIR against a man who called Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge “ayogya” (incompetent). This follows a challenge to the Karnataka High Court’s ruling, which upheld charges under specific IPC sections for inciting violence and promoting enmity, while dismissing those under the SC/ST Act.
Asserting that the idea of denying reservation to SCs and STs on account of the creamy layer concept is “condemnable”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Today (August 10th) said the government should have brought legislation in Parliament to nullify the part of the recent Supreme Court judgment that talks about the issue.
The Congress party’s election manifesto includes a proposed law for civil unions for LGBTQ+ couples, demonstrating a commitment to equality. Congress Poll Manifesto Includes Law on Civil Unions for Queer Couples, also addresses women’s cash transfers, youth employment, and caste census. This move reflects the party’s progressive approach to social issues, shaping the upcoming elections with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights, among other key promises.
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In a recent development that has stirred the political landscape of India, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal expressed profound concerns over two major events: the historic suspension of 78 members of Parliament and the passage of three criminal bills, which he criticized as a shift from a “colonial hangover” to a “police state.” Also read-Lok […]