The Allahabad High Court ruled that public land cannot be claimed, occupied or used by any individual or group for exclusive religious purposes. The court said such spaces must remain open for all citizens to ensure equality and prevent misuse.
Madras: The Madras High Court given important directions to the authorities of the Shri Veezhi Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Tirumalairayan Pattinam, Puducherry. The court has ordered that only devotional songs should be played during temple festivals, and no cinema songs or other non-religious music should be allowed within the temple premises.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a mosque falls under the definition of ‘Waqf,’ and any disputes regarding such properties must be adjudicated by the Waqf Tribunal. The case involved a dispute over the Madina Zama Masjid, where the petitioners (defendants) claimed ownership of the property. The court emphasized that matters related to Waqf properties […]