Stakeholders express concerns about the future of Kamil and Fazil students in Uttar Pradesh as the government considers amending the Madrasa Act, following a Supreme Court ruling. Proposed changes may exclude these courses from official recognition, impacting approximately 38,000 students. Clarity and safeguards are urged to protect student interests amidst these developments.
The Allahabad High Court ordered the listing of a writ petition seeking the registration of an FIR against officials involved in the Sambhal violence case. The petition was filed by the Hazrat Khwajah Garib Nawaj Welfare Association, claiming officials were responsible for the incident that resulted in four deaths.
The Supreme Court mandated provisions for visually impaired candidates taking the All India Bar Examination, ensuring fair access through tools like paid screen reading software and personal keyboards. This decision addresses prior inadequacies and emphasizes inclusivity, enabling candidates to answer independently, aiming for equality in legal professional opportunities.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman Yesterday (Dec 5) recounted how the political heavyweights of the Bharata Janata Party (BJP) accused of conspiring to orchestrate the demolition of Babri Masjid mosque in 1992, were acquitted by the trial court despite Supreme Court’s interventions. He narrated how he, as a Supreme Court judge, had passed orders restarting the trial which lay dormant for nearly 25 years.
Justice Rohinton Nariman condemned the surge of legal challenges concerning religious sites, asserting they contradict the Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of worship places as of August 15, 1947. He warned such lawsuits could incite communal discord and urged their dismissal, emphasizing adherence to the rule of law.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it will not accept a 10% pension hike for retired Army captains under the OROP scheme. The decision follows an AFT order for resolution of pension anomalies. The Supreme Court criticized the government’s delay, setting a hearing for December 12 to determine further actions amidst ongoing legal disputes.
The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee has petitioned the Supreme Court to uphold the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which they argue is vital for maintaining communal harmony and secularism. They warn that ongoing legal challenges to mosques risk reigniting historical disputes and threaten social peace. The case’s outcome may significantly impact future religious claims.
The Kerala High Court criticized dolly operators’ strike at Sabarimala during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, stating that protests disrupt the sacred pilgrimage and harm devotees, especially vulnerable groups. The court emphasized prior communication for grievances, mandated authorities to prevent further disruptions, and scheduled follow-up hearings, underscoring the importance of crowd management and public safety at the site.
The Karnataka High Court is deliberating on BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s plea to dismiss an FIR for allegedly disseminating false information regarding a farmer’s suicide. Surya claimed the Congress government was responsible, but police stated the suicide was due to debt. The case raises concerns about the politicization of sensitive issues and responsible communication.