The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected a petition filed by Shah Bano Begum’s daughter, Siddiqua Begum Khan, seeking to restrain the release of Haq, a film inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case. The Court ruled that reputational and privacy rights do not survive after death.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked controversy at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, urging respect for Hindu practices and advocating for the Uniform Civil Code. He criticized practices like triple talaq and called for all religions to abandon harmful customs. His remarks highlighted the need for cultural respect in India.
