Today, On 1st April, The Supreme Court bench, led by Justice AS Oka and Justice Bhuyan, condemned the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing the homes of a lawyer, a professor, and others without following proper legal procedures. The bench cited a distressing video of a girl fleeing with books, highlighting the widespread disturbance caused by the demolitions. They emphasized the failure to adhere to the law in such actions, criticizing the lack of due process. The court’s remarks the importance of safeguarding citizens’ rights against arbitrary actions.
General category candidates in Uttar Pradesh have appealed to the Supreme Court about the 69,000 teacher recruitment process, contesting the government’s reservation policies. Tensions have risen, leading to protests and clashes. The Allahabad High Court’s invalidated merit list has caused unrest among candidates. The Yogi Adityanath government has chosen not to challenge this decision.
The UP Legislative Assembly approved the “Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2024,” imposing life imprisonment for forced religious conversions and ‘love jihad.’ The amendments aim to combat coerced religious conversions, with increased penalties for specific offenses, including those involving minors, women, and marginalized communities, as well as receiving foreign funding for conversions.