The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to hand over all lands acquired for border fencing to the BSF by 31 March 2026. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over land acquisition for security purposes.
The Supreme Court, led by Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, declined to hear a petition regarding the quality of “prasad” at temples, stating it is a matter of state policy. The court encouraged petitioners to seek remedy through appropriate channels if specific incidents occur, rather than broad regulations.
The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected a PIL challenging the state’s annual Hindu pilgrimage scheme to the Ayodhya Ram temple, citing its non-discriminatory nature and fulfillment of a pre-election promise. The court emphasized the accessibility to all, dismissed alleged violation of secular principles, and scrutinized the petitioner’s political affiliations. This decision reaffirmed the scheme’s constitutionality and alignment with secular values.
