The Supreme Court has raised serious questions over key clauses of the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law, highlighting excessive state involvement and stringent procedures that burden individuals seeking to adopt a new faith.
The Supreme Court called the delay in execution of 8.8 lakh pending petitions “highly disappointing and nothing short of a travesty of justice.” It pulled up the High Courts, urging them to expedite the disposal of these cases.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered Meta Platforms and Google LLC to remove abusive online content targeting Padma Vibhushan awardee Swami Rambhadracharya. Platforms must act within 48 hours once petitioners provide the specific URLs.
The Supreme Court criticised a CTET candidate accused of using a proxy in Uttar Pradesh, saying “Munna Bhai andar rehna chahiye.” The court warned that such acts destroy the integrity of public examinations and harm genuine students.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath stressed at the 42nd UP Judicial Services Association conference that achieving true good governance is only possible when justice is made accessible and delivered swiftly to every citizen without unnecessary delays or hurdles.
A petition has been filed seeking an FIR against former Uttar Pradesh Minister Swami Prasad Maurya and Sambhal MLA Iqbal Mahmood for allegedly making derogatory remarks, claiming, “Kanwar pilgrimage has more goons and thugs than Shiva devotees.”
Today, On 11th August, Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to “submit a detailed report explaining how bail was granted and how the state opposed it” in cases linked to a large-scale interstate child trafficking racket involving kidnapped children sold across several states.
Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.
The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.
