The Madras High Court held that an American citizen practicing Hinduism cannot be denied recognition as a Hindu due to foreign citizenship or name. The Court ruled Hinduism requires no mandatory conversion ceremony or certificate, reaffirming the faith’s inclusive and accommodating nature.
The Allahabad High Court directed the Additional District Magistrate, Prayagraj, to complete all formalities within four weeks following approval of a man’s conversion from Islam to Sanatan Dharma under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, after administrative permission was granted.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that practicing religion is not dependent on any particular place while dismissing a plea to reconstruct the 200-year-old Takiya Masjid in Ujjain, demolished for Mahakal Lok expansion. The court held that land acquisition does not infringe Articles 25 and 26 rights.
The Madras High Court issued a split verdict on animal sacrifices at the Sikkandar Badhusha Dargah. Justice Nisha Banu upheld religious freedoms, while Justice S Srimathy required historical proof for the practice before 1920. The case will now be referred to the Chief Justice for resolution of the differing opinions.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Waqf, while an Islamic concept, is not an essential religious practice. In defending the Waqf Amendment Act against legal challenges, Solicitor General Mehta emphasized the need for public property protection and clarified that Waqf serves charitable purposes, involving secular functions and consultation with various Muslim bodies.
During the hearing, the Chief Justice clearly stated that the courts cannot interfere with a law made by Parliament unless there is a strong and obvious constitutional problem. NEW DELHI: 20th May: The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, heard a series of petitions today against the Waqf Amendment […]
