The Supreme Court declined to interfere in a case against a law graduate who posted that the Babri Masjid “will be rebuilt.”
The Bench said the defence can be raised before the trial court as the plea was withdrawn after brief exchanges.
Former SC Judge Rohinton Nariman’s remarks on the Ram Mandir verdict have drawn sharp criticism from Mahant Raju Das, the head priest of Hanuman Garhi temple. He accused Nariman of hypocrisy and questioned his understanding of Hinduism, emphasizing that the Ram Mandir issue is central to India’s identity and unity, not simply a temple-versus-mosque debate.
Retired Justice Rohinton Nariman’s lecture on secularism in India’s Constitution critically addressed the Babri Masjid case and the controversial 2019 Ayodhya verdict. He emphasized the constitutional commitment to religious neutrality and criticized the judgment for undermining secularism, calling it a “travesty of justice.” Nariman urged for stronger safeguards for secularism amid increasing communal disputes.
The Supreme Court has today issued a notice to the Gujarat Government regarding former police officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in a 1990 custodial death case. Bhatt, along with other officers, was found guilty of custodial torture following communal riots. The case will be heard alongside related appeals.
Social media influencer Ajeet Bharti faces legal action for allegedly making false statements about Rahul Gandhi. The complaint accuses Bharti of spreading misinformation and inciting religious tensions. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The FIR includes sections related to promoting enmity between religious groups. The complaint emphasizes the potential disruption of public order and social harmony.
The court was informed that the defendants were charging a delivery fee for the supposedly free “Ram Mandir prasad.” Additionally, they were selling various Ram Mandir-related merchandise, collectibles, food items, and religious ceremony goods through websites bearing the marks “Khadi Earth” and “Khadi Organic.”
Today, the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in India prompted government and private organizations to declare full or half-day holidays. The event’s significance has led to adjustments in legal schedules and protocols across the country, highlighting a convergence of law, culture, and religious sentiment. The request for a court holiday reflects the harmonious blend of legal processes with the nation’s cultural ethos.
In an ongoing debate on secularism in India, four law students have filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court, challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to declare January 22, 2024, as a public holiday for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The PIL, filed by students from MNLU, Mumbai, GLC, […]
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) will operate from 2:30 PM on January 22, aligning with the Ram Mandir inauguration at Ayodhya. This decision, in line with government office closures until 2:30 PM, reflects the event’s national significance. Adjournments for scheduled cases will be facilitated, ensuring minimal disruption while acknowledging the inauguration’s importance.
The venue for this event is the Deshpran Sasmal Park in South Kolkata, a decision reached after initial objections from the State and subsequent negotiations. The court has stipulated that the event will occupy roughly half of the park and will run from 9 am to 6 pm, with a maximum of 60 participants. The […]