The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has paused new lawsuits while reviewing challenges to the Places of Worship Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain advocates restoring demolished Hindu temples, claiming the ruling benefits Hindus. The court will evaluate ongoing cases concerning religious structures in due course.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court emphasized that, according to Hindu law, a valid marriage is established only with the performance of the ‘Saptapadi’ ritual. This declaration came while dismissing a petition involving allegations of abduction and forced marriage. The court highlighted the importance of adhering to traditional rituals in validating Hindu marriages.
