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 […]
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the recent demolition drive in Dwarka, Gujarat, accusing the government of targeting Muslim worship sites and violating Supreme Court orders. The drive, which removed structured declared illegal, has faced backlash amid concerns about the proposed Waqf Bill amendments. The Gujarat High Court will address the Waqf Board’s challenge in February 2025.
The Supreme Court will hear the mosque committee’s plea regarding the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute on March 2025, after previously deferring it. The Allahabad High Court ruled the site’s religious character needs evidence, affecting the legal context of the 1991 Places of Worship Act. The case’s outcome may influence similar disputes.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 2) came down heavily upon a man for making an attempt to “sensationalise” observations made by a Bareilly court, purportedly against the Muslim community, in a case related to ‘love jihad’. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti sought to know the locus standi of the petitioner Anas in the matter, while making it clear that observations made on the basis of evidence can’t be expunged in a petition filed under Article 32 of Constitution. “Who are you and how are you concerned with the matter?,” the bench asked the petitioner.
Members of Parliament (MPs), led by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, Today (Dec 13) moved an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. The motion was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General in response to remarks by Justice Yadav that have been perceived as targeting the Muslim community. This initiative, supported by the signatures of 55 MPs, is anticipated to be discussed during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
A petition was filed against Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh “Lalan” in Muzaffarpur for his remarks about Muslim voting patterns, alleging intent to offend. Activist Tamanna Hashmi argues the comments threaten communal harmony and violate constitutional equality. The court hearing is set for December 4, as Lalan faces potential trial under provocative speech regulations.
A Muslim man has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the release of his Hindu partner from a government shelter. The petition claims her detention violates her fundamental rights, citing moral policing and interference from her parents. It asserts she entered a consensual relationship and requests police protection for the couple against potential threats.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Javed Alam, accused of kidnapping and raping a Hindu girl, based on her testimony that she was over 17 and married him willingly. This ruling highlights the complexities of interfaith relationships and societal dynamics, especially regarding allegations of religious conversion, while emphasizing individual agency in legal proceedings.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi government to implement online registration for Muslim marriages, following a case where a couple mistakenly registered under the Special Marriage Act due to lack of options. The Court emphasized the need for inclusion in the e-portal, aligning it with the relevant religious laws and supporting constitutional rights.