The Supreme Court allowed Hindus to offer prayers all day on Basant Panchami at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar. It also permitted Muslims to perform namaz from 1 pm to 3 pm, urging respect and law and order.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed the Sunni Waqf Board’s claim over a lake beside the Jharkhandi Mahadev Temple, clarifying it is not recognized as ‘Karbala’. To maintain harmony, a separate site for Tazia immersion was allocated, ensuring the lake’s sanctity and preventing pollution concerns for the local Hindu community.
The Supreme Court directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe controversial remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT is headed by IG Pramod Verma, following the court’s rejection of Shah’s insincere apology, emphasizing the need for accountability and respect.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association has written a letter to the President, Prime Minister, and Chief Justice of India, protesting the removal of a Hanuman temple from Justice Kait’s official residence. The association feels that this action disrespects religious beliefs and has asked for intervention. They are requesting that necessary steps be taken to resolve the issue.
A court-ordered survey was conducted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, to investigate claims that a mosque was built on the site of an ancient Hindu temple demolished by Mughal emperor Babar in 1529. The Supreme Court lawyer, Vishnu Shankar Jain, named multiple parties in the case, while local MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq opposed the claims.