A UP court sentenced Mohammad Alim to life imprisonment for raping a student under a false identity, likening his actions to “Love Jihad,” seen as a threat to national unity. Judge Diwakar warned of demographic warfare and illegal conversions aimed at undermining India’s integrity, invoking the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
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The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) is hearing a matter concerning failure of Maharashtra Government. The Maha govt told the Supreme Court on July 15 that it would hand over 4.39 acres of land to the Bombay High Court for constructing a new building by September 10. Earlier bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices BR Gavai and JB Pardiwala was also told that the remaining 30.46 acres would be handed over to the high court within a prescribed time.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) is hearing a suo motu matter concerning controversial remarks made by a Karnataka High Court Judge during court proceedings.The Court on Sept 20 took suo motu cognizance of the video clips containing the controversial comments made by a judge of Karnataka High Court during hearings.
Karnataka High Court judge Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda faced backlash for calling Gori Palya, a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru, “Pakistan” while discussing traffic issues. His comments, made during a hearing related to the Rent Control Act, sparked controversy over communal sensitivities and the judiciary’s role in fostering unity in a diverse society.
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A Delhi court has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in a money laundering case, citing his nearly seven years in custody. The court noted that with no prior convictions, he is entitled to statutory bail. Shah’s legal battle continues, with the judge highlighting the seriousness of the other cases against him.
On Friday, Pakistan without any authority rejected a recent order by the Indian Supreme Court, which upheld its previous ruling endorsing the Modi government’s unilateral decision to revoke the special status of held Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution.Pakistan’s outright rejection of the Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 reveals a consistent pattern of political posturing rather than constructive dialogue.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the right to dissent and freedom of speech, stating that criticizing government actions is not a crime. The court urged law enforcement agencies to understand and respect citizens’ rights to express dissent, stressing the need to evaluate statements based on their impact on reasonable individuals, rather than hypersensitive interpretations.
The NBDSA fined Aaj Tak news channel Rs 75,000 for biased reporting on a statement by Barack Obama regarding minority rights in India. The anchor was found to have connected Obama’s statement to separatist and extremist groups, violating principles of objectivity and neutrality. NBDSA ordered the removal of objectionable content and advised adherence to broadcasting standards.
The Supreme Court ruled that enemy properties vested with government-appointed custodians are not assets of the central government. The court emphasized that the custodian is a trustee and does not acquire ownership of the assets. Hence, the central government cannot claim exemption from civic taxes. The ruling favored the Lucknow Municipal Corporation in their appeal.
The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to an individual involved in promoting Khalistan, emphasizing the severity with which the judiciary addresses terrorism and separatism. The accused allegedly received illicit financial support to advocate for the separatist ideology, highlighting the ongoing vigilance required to combat such movements within India.