Sibal explained that even though the Basic Structure Doctrine, laid down in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case, is still in place, it can be weakened through normal laws passed by the legislature. On Monday, Senior Advocate and President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Kapil Sibal, made a serious statement regarding the Indian Constitution. […]
Justice Rohinton Nariman condemned the surge of legal challenges concerning religious sites, asserting they contradict the Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of worship places as of August 15, 1947. He warned such lawsuits could incite communal discord and urged their dismissal, emphasizing adherence to the rule of law.
