The Supreme Court of India bench led by Surya Kant questioned arguments by J. Sai Deepak against judicial review of codified religious practices. The CJI stressed that once the State acts, courts cannot be completely excluded from reviewing its actions, even in matters of faith.
Allahabad High Court closed contempt proceedings against Bareilly officials over alleged interference with namaz at a private residence. The Court earlier ruled that offering prayers on private property in Uttar Pradesh requires no prior permission.
The Allahabad High Court held that the State must ensure all communities can pray peacefully at places of worship or private property without prior approval, while criticizing local authorities in Sambhal for restricting Muslim worshippers at a mosque.
