The Allahabad High Court granted relief to BBC journalist Mohammad Seraj Ali, who was denied a passport NOC for reporting on a mosque demolition. His article was published while he was working with the news portal, The Wire.
The Uttarakhand Government informed the High Court that no permission was granted for a maha panchayat organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, scheduled for December 1, related to demands for demolishing a mosque. The Court emphasized maintaining law and order and scheduled a hearing for December 5 amid rising tensions in the area.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s plea, allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque’s southern cellar. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board expressed astonishment and announced plans to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court. They criticized the court for not affording the Muslim side an opportunity to present their perspective. The AIMPLB plans to seek an audience with President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, they alleged a separate law for the majority in courts and questioned the fairness of the judicial system. The Gyanvapi case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about religious rights and judicial equality.
Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to provide a justification for the demolition of the 600-year-old Akhoondji mosque in Delhi, which was reportedly carried out without prior notice. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished a historic mosque in Mehrauli, Delhi, that had stood for over 600 years. The Masjid Akhonji, […]