The Gujarat High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in school curriculums, labeling it as propaganda. The court argued that the Gita’s teachings provide moral guidance akin to moral science, supporting the state’s decision to implement this educational initiative without religious bias.
The Indian Government has formed a UAPA Tribunal, led by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora of the Delhi High Court, to assess the continuation of the LTTE ban for another 5 years. The Ministry of Home Affairs cited the LTTE’s persistence in promoting separatism and anti-India propaganda as grounds for the extension.
On Friday (5th April): The Kerala High Court declined to postpone the airing of the movie “The Kerala Story” on Doordarshan channel despite a petition seeking a delay until after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The petitioner alleged that the movie contains propaganda that could influence voters, leading to a scheduled hearing on April 11.