A civil suit involving a Hindu temple near the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow has advanced following the dismissal of a revision plea. The suit seeks the right of worship at Laxman Teela and addresses the historical damage to the site during Aurangzeb’s reign. The ruling allows the suit to proceed, determining the plaintiffs’ right to uninterrupted worship.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s plea, allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque’s southern cellar. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board expressed astonishment and announced plans to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court. They criticized the court for not affording the Muslim side an opportunity to present their perspective. The AIMPLB plans to seek an audience with President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, they alleged a separate law for the majority in courts and questioned the fairness of the judicial system. The Gyanvapi case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about religious rights and judicial equality.
The Kerala High Court has granted permission for a family to continue their tradition of offering cooked meat to a goddess in their private temple during the ‘Thirra Maholsavam’ festival. This decision reaffirms the balance between cultural heritage and legal frameworks, emphasizing the right to maintain religious customs within private domains (50 words).