The All India Shia Personal Law Board will hold its annual national convention on December 28 to discuss key issues, including the proposed Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh, waqf board corruption, minority rights, socio-economic disadvantages, and Shia political representation.
The Supreme Court of India today (22nd Oct) reviewing the constitutionality of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, which a High Court previously deemed unconstitutional. The UP government argues for partial review rather than complete dismissal, emphasizing the state’s duty to provide quality education. Concerns over madrasa students’ eligibility for NEET were also discussed.
