CJI Sanjiv Khanna listed a significant case for detailed hearing on May 13, the final day of his tenure. He said, “We need to hear this matter in detail,” highlighting its national importance.
A Delhi court criticized BJP leader Kapil Mishra for using the word “Pakistan” to spread hatred during his election campaign. The court refused to cancel the summons issued against him in an electoral malpractice case. It also condemned the use of communal speeches to influence voters. The ruling emphasized the need for fair and unbiased campaigning.
The Supreme Court has granted Karnataka eight more weeks to resolve a religious dispute at the Dattatreya Peeta shrine, crucial for both Hindus and Muslims. This is the state’s final chance to present an updated report following the contentious ruling allowing only a Muslim priest to perform rituals, which both communities oppose.
Today, On 12th December, the Supreme Court instructed all courts to refrain from handling cases regarding surveys of religious sites under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This decision seeks to maintain communal harmony and secularism while reviewing several petitions challenging the Act’s provisions, emphasizing legal consistency and caution in sensitive matters.
Today, On 12th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed that no additional suits be registered until the next hearing regarding the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits changes to religious structures from before India’s independence. Ongoing legal challenges question the Act’s constitutionality, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal harmony.