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Mosque Temple Controversy: All Mosques Older Than 100 Years To Go Under Confidential Survey After PIL Filed In Supreme Court!!

Gunjan ChaudharyMay 27, 20220

Following the ongoing temple mosque controversy that is gaining the moment with each passing day now another PIL is filed in Supreme Court of India. A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to conduct a confidential survey by the Archaeological Survey of India of all ancient and prominent mosques in India having wells and ponds that are more than a hundred years old in the country. The PIL has sought the replacement of Wudu in ponds and wells of mosques which are more than a hundred years old. The petition has also demanded that a confidential survey may be completed so that unnecessary communal hatred and hurting religious sentiments, if any remains, can be avoided that is being done these days by one or the other person. The petition has been filed by Advoc...

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A Reality Check Of Triple Talaq And Violation Of Muslim Women Rights

Pooja YadavMay 19, 20220

On 22nd August 2017, The Supreme Court of India declared the moment triple talaq or divorce as unconstitutional and arbitrary in a very landmark judgment. during a split verdict the three of 5 judges said that this practice of claiming talaq thrice in one sitting or over the phone, email etc. is that the violation of Muslim women’s right to equality and against gender justice. it's not mentioned in Islam, therefore, can not be allowed to travel. Judge of India and Justice A Abdul Nazeer argued for suspending the moment talaq and directed the govt. to bring a law to manage the practice within six months. However, the bulk verdict of the three justices overridden their view. There are three styles of talaq – Talaq –e-Ahsan where the husband pronounces talaq once followed by abstinence...

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Know What Was The Controversy Of 34 Years Ago In Which Sidhu Is Sentenced To 1 Year Jail!!

Gunjan ChaudharyMay 19, 20220

Navjot Sidhu, one of the big leaders of Punjab Congress, is often embroiled in controversies, but now he will be jailed in a dispute that happened 34 years ago. Actually, on the afternoon of 27 December 1988 in Patiala, there was a minor argument between Navjot Sidhu and Gurnam Singh (65) in a road rage. Gurnam's family alleges that Sidhu punched Gurnam on the left side. Due to this, Gurnam suffered a brain haemorrhage and died. His lawyers had also argued in the Supreme Court that Gurnam Singh died of a head injury sustained by Sidhu. Therefore, it is clearly a case of murder, as this injury cannot be caused by mistake. High Court had changed the decision In this case, the trial court of Patiala had acquitted Navjot Sidhu. After this, the family members of Gurnam Singh took refug...

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Why After Gyanvapi Now Demand Rises To Seal Mathura’s Idgah Mosque, Know What Is The Matter Here!!

Gunjan ChaudharyMay 17, 20220

After the Gyanvapi Mosque of Kashi, now the issue of a mosque near Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura is also gaining momentum. Along with increasing the security of the Idgah Masjid which is adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, the plaintiff Mahendra Pratap Singh has given an application in the Mathura Court for the demand of ban on coming there and appointing a security officer. Mahendra Pratap Singh, the president of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nyas and the plaintiff who filed the petition in the court against Idgah Mosque, has said that the way the Gyanvapi Masjid case has come to the notice of people, now the sanctum sanctorum of the Idgah built on the land of Krishna Janmabhoomi be sealed. Apart from this orders should be given to the DM and SSP to prevent the poss...

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NGOs In India: Its Role In Society And Government’ Narrative

Pooja YadavMay 12, 20220

In a democratic system, the role of the state is primary and most vital in formulating and implementing social and economic development programmes. However, within contemporary society, the issues that individuals are facing especially the poor are far more complex. This can be very true in an exceedingly country like India where an outsized number of vulnerable sections are experiencing inequalities in any respect the degree. Development doesn't only mean economic development but also includes promoting social equality, gender equality, and improving quality of life etc., it's impracticable for the presidency alone to effectively undertake such complex development activities. There's the essentiality of other groups or organizations to support the govt on various fronts. This...

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Sedition Law: A Look Back At Colonial Mechanism To Probe Reasons For Its Existence

Snehashish RoyMay 12, 20220

The Supreme Court, on May 11, directed the Centre and states to put a hold on all pending appeals, trials and proceedings on sedition cases those were charged under the Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The order keeps all the cases in abeyance till the Centre keeps its promise to re-examine and reconsider the provision. What entails Section 124A of IPC? According to the sedition law,  “Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government estab­lished by law shall be punished with im­prisonment for life, to which fine may be added…” The law explains the term "dissatisfaction" as feelings of enmity...

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No Person Can Be Forced For COVID-19 Vaccination: Supreme Court

Gunjan ChaudharyMay 2, 20220

The Supreme Court has said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated. The Supreme court expressed satisfaction over the current vaccine policy of the government and said that the government can impose some restrictions in the public interest. On restrictions by some state governments, the court said that the access of non-vaccinated people in public places cannot be stopped. The court said that such orders should be withdrawn with immediate effect. The top court has asked the central government to make public the data related to the adverse effects of vaccination. A big decision has come from the Supreme Court regarding the ongoing Covid vaccination campaign in the country. The Supreme Court has said that no person can be forced or pressurized to vaccinate. The top court also...

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How Much Corruption Does Our Judiciary Hold? Find Out Its Impact

Pooja YadavApril 25, 20220

Whether or not it's bribery, getting the desired day in court, or any type of unjust practice to sway the results of an effort, India’s system remains mutually riddled with corruption from many sides. Lawyers, administrative staff, judges, defendants, and more have used these practices to sway countless cases, and exist in the slightest degree levels of the court system. While the Indian Supreme Court is usually reserved for the cases of highest importance or urgency, thanks to petitions and therefore the implementation of bribery, the general public or individuals outside the Supreme Court are able to decide what cases visit the best court of law in India. A minimum of at the supreme court level, one step below the Supreme Court, corrupt judges will be impeached under the Judges Inq...

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Keen On Rolling Out Aadhaar Cards For Sex Workers: UIDAI To SC

Sonia SolankiMarch 1, 20220

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has informed the Supreme Court that it is keen to give out Aadhaar Cards to sex workers.  They need to have a certificate from the health department of states or from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). UIDAI said that no residence proof or identity proof will be mandatory for such sex workers. The bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai was hearing the petition on the lack of food security for sex workers across the nation, especially during the pandemic. Representing the UIDAI,  advocate Zoheb Hossain informed that certain sections of society even though not having any identification did not lack any access to the basic right of food and other facilities. Court's Observations The Supreme Court inquired...

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Karnataka Hijab Row: Verdict Of Court Questions Essence Of Article 25, Says Experts

Pooja YadavFebruary 25, 20220

One of the eccentricities of the continued hijab ban case is how a secular court has got to decide whether wearing a hijab is remitted by Islam. One cannot fault the Karnataka tribunal to some extent, because it is just following the ‘Essential Religious Practices Test’ laid down by the Supreme Court of India. Courts use this test to see whether a practice is crucial to the faith, so as to determine if such practice is ought to have protection under Article 25 of the constitution, which guarantees the liberty of faith. While scholars have highlighted the inconsistency of the precedents governing this test moreover because of the inappropriateness for a secular court to interpret religion, shall elaborate on why the courts or maybe the state, lack the competence to work out if a pr...

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SC To Hear Plea Challenging Offline Mode Of Board Exams

Pooja YadavFebruary 22, 20220

Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to concentrate on a plea that seeks the cancellation of physical examinations for classes 10 and 12 to be conducted by the Central Board of exertion (CBSE) and several other boards this time. The plea is heard by Justice A M Khanwilkar's bench on Wednesday, February 23.   A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said that an advance dupe of the solicitation is served to the standing counsel for the Central Board of pedagogy (CBSE) and other repliers concerned. The plea was mentioned for a critical table before the bench, also comprising Judges Dinesh Maheshwari and C T Ravikumar. Admissions to all or any professional courses are delayed 2 times now. "Results of examinations held in 2021 were declared between July and August and admissions t...

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NEET-PG Counselling: SC Notes Reservation Is Not Against Merit; Says, Competitive Exams Do Not Reflect Economic And Social Benefits

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 20, 20220

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that reservation is not contrary to merit but furthers its distributive effect. The remark was made by the apex court while upholding the 27% all-India quota for the Other Background Classes (OBC) and 10% quota for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) during NEET-PG counselling. "Competitive exams do not reflect economic social advantage, which is accrued to some classes. Merit should be socially contextualised. Reservation is not at odds with merit but furthers it's distributive impact," said the SC bench. The bench was headed by Justice DY Chandrachud, which said judicial propriety would not allow SC to stay the quota when counselling is pending, especially in a case where constitutional interpretation is involved. The bench said judici...

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