The Supreme Court on Monday (6th Jan) declined to hear a petition challenging Ashwani Kumar’s appointment as Administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that Kumar unlawfully occupies the position post the Board’s term expiration in August 2023, and claims conflicts of interest exist due to his previous demolition recommendations of historical Waqf properties.
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.
Today, On 12th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear petitions contesting the Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of religious sites as of August 15, 1947. Supporters argue it upholds secularism and prevents communal tensions, while challengers claim it violates religious rights and impedes judicial remedies for various faiths.
