The Supreme Court of India observed that Hinduism is a way of life, not dependent on rituals. It clarified that a person identifying as Hindu need not visit temples or perform religious ceremonies to still continue being Hindu.
CJI Surya Kant Speaking at the 8th Dinkar Memorial Lecture organised by Respect India expressed concern over growing reports of artificial intelligence systems showing bias against poor and vulnerable communities, stressing that equality, dignity, and fairness remain essential pillars of a humane and balanced society.
The Supreme Court said misuse of PILs has turned them into Private Interest Litigation, Publicity Interest Litigation, Paisa Interest Litigation and Political Interest Litigation. A nine-judge bench made the remark while hearing women’s discrimination cases including Sabarimala Temple.
Today, On 4th May, The Supreme Court criticised Odisha courts for imposing caste-coloured bail conditions requiring Dalit and Adivasi accused to clean police stations, directing all courts nationwide to stop such oppressive practices. The Court called the conditions degrading, humiliating and unconstitutional.
A major controversy erupted in Hardoi after an FIR under the SC/ST Act and Section 352 BNS was filed against the Sunbeam School principal, who allegedly told a Scheduled Caste woman “Just shut up”, causing humiliation and mental harassment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered an inquiry into the caste certificate of a woman minister in the Mohan Yadav government, directing authorities to verify its validity within two months and submit a detailed report on the findings.
The Supreme Court directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment to file a detailed affidavit outlining steps taken to tackle inter-state trafficking of bonded labourers. The Court also sought specific measures addressing exploitation of minors and ongoing enforcement actions.
Former CJI B. R. Gavai said the Constitution demands dismantling structural inequality, not offering formal equality alone. Speaking at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, he stressed substantive equality must shape governance, policy, and development in the Indian framework.
Allahabad High Court refused to quash the case against two Class 12 Muslim girls accused of attempting to convert their Hindu classmate. The Bench said forced religious conversion allegations among youngsters were “particularly disturbing” and required judicial consideration.
Delhi High Court Says Court Must Not Ignore Real Human Consequences, Quashes POCSO FIR Prioritising Welfare of Mother and Child. The Court said when law fails lived reality, a young mother and child’s welfare must be paramount.
