The National Investigation Agency opposed OMA Salam’s request for a 15-day custody parole to attend religious ceremonies in Kerala following his daughter’s death. While the NIA suggested a one-day visit was reasonable, the court noted the need for verification of Salam’s claims regarding the rituals. Salam is under arrest for alleged terror-related activities.
The Supreme Court has granted Karnataka eight more weeks to resolve a religious dispute at the Dattatreya Peeta shrine, crucial for both Hindus and Muslims. This is the state’s final chance to present an updated report following the contentious ruling allowing only a Muslim priest to perform rituals, which both communities oppose.
The Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka has called for the legal fraternity to eschew religious rituals, such as pooja (worship), during court-related events. Instead, he suggests inaugurating such events by paying homage to the Preamble of the Constitution. Justice Oka made these remarks during the foundation-laying ceremony of a new court building in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune […]
