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NEW DELHI: Today(6th Jan): A Hindu group, the Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutional validity of the 1991 Places of Worship Act, claiming it infringes on fundamental rights and prevents communities from reclaiming religious sites. The law maintains the status quo of religious places since 1947, excluding disputes related to the Babri Masjid.
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.
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Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the mosque committee on December 9 regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah complex dispute. The case revolves around ownership and religious significance, with Hindu claims asserting the mosque was built on Lord Krishna’s birthplace. The court’s decision could impact future religious site disputes.
The Bangladesh government labeled ISKCON a “fundamentalist” group amid rising tensions following the arrest of a Hindu priest, which sparked protests for minority protections. The interim administration faces criticism over its handling of anti-Hindu violence. Diplomatic strains with India increased as it urged protection for Hindu communities, prompting a defensive response from Dhaka.
Today, On 25th October, The Supreme Court postponed a hearing on a PIL opposing ‘VIP entry charges’ in Indian temples, emphasizing a detailed review of the fees’ effects on worship access. The petition claims these charges violate equality and dignity rights, urging equal treatment for all devotees regardless of financial status and the need for standardized temple access procedures.
Today(13th August), the Allahabad High Court rejected the bail plea of a person accused of forcibly converting a girl to Islam and sexually exploiting her, stating that religious freedom does not include the right to convert others. The court emphasized that the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, aims to uphold secularism and social harmony in India.
Today(on 12th August),The Supreme Court of India will examine the case of Zahiroddin Shamsoddin Bedade, an SRPF constable suspended since 2013 for keeping a beard, a matter involving religious freedom and police grooming standards. The case reached the Apex Court after the Bombay High Court upheld Bedade’s suspension.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging NG Acharya and DK Marathe College’s ban on religious attire. The college enforced a dress code prohibiting burqas, hijabs, and niqabs, prompting nine students to contest the notice. The plea argues that the college lacks the authority to impose such restrictions, violating the students’ rights and contradicting inclusivity objectives.
On Sunday(14th July),The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) plans to challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling on maintenance for divorced women after the Iddat period and the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand. During their working committee meeting, they approved eight resolutions addressing these issues.