Gurugram namaz row reaches Supreme Court, contempt plea filed against Haryana top officers
3 years ago

Gurugram namaz row reaches Supreme Court, contempt plea filed against Haryana top officers

India Today  

Former Rajya Sabha MP Mohammad Adeeb has moved the Supreme Court with a contempt plea against top officers of the Haryana government over the Gurugram namaz controversy. Adeeb alleged that the Haryana police and civil administration failed to take action against those who prevented Muslims from offering namaz on public grounds. Adeeb, a former Bahujan Samaj Party member, alleged that the police and administration did not take action against hate speech over the namaz controversy. Gurugram recently saw Hindu groups and local residents objecting to the offering of namaz on an open ground near a residential complex.

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Ghaziabad Court Violence | Allahabad HC Bar Association Resolves To File Criminal Contempt Case Against District & Sessions Judge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ghaziabad Court Violence | Allahabad HC Bar Association Resolves To File Criminal Contempt Case Against District & Sessions Judge

Live Law  

Condemning the recent lathi charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court, allegedly at the behest of the District and Sessions Judge, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association today passed a resolution deciding to file a criminal contempt case against the Judicial Officer. The resolution was passed today in an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee of the High Court Bar …

Fact Check: MP Advocate Seeking Ban On Baba Bageshwar Event Not Muslim, Plea In HC Given Communal Spin
3 months ago

Fact Check: MP Advocate Seeking Ban On Baba Bageshwar Event Not Muslim, Plea In HC Given Communal Spin

ABP News  

The Verdict The case was filed by lawyer Gudda Singh Uddey, not Gayasuddin, as falsely claimed on social media posts. Posts on the social media platform X have claimed that an advocate named Gayasuddin, presumably a member of the Muslim community, petitioned the Madhya Pradesh High Court to ban an event featuring the self-styled Hindu godman, Bageshwar Baba. One such …

Gurugram lawyers issue ‘ultimatum’ to Haryana govt over adequate chambers
4 months ago

Gurugram lawyers issue ‘ultimatum’ to Haryana govt over adequate chambers

Hindustan Times  

The Gurugram District Bar Association, representing over 9,300 legal professionals, has expressed serious concerns over the state government’s prolonged inaction regarding their demands for adequate chambers. Senior members said that the legal community in Gurugram has exercised patience in the hope of a constructive resolution, but the government’s apparent indifference has now forced them to reconsider their stance. Amarjeet Yadav, …

Misleading ads case: SC closes contempt proceedings against Ramdev, Patanjali
4 months, 1 week ago

Misleading ads case: SC closes contempt proceedings against Ramdev, Patanjali

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the contempt proceedings against yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Limited after accepting the apology tendered by them in the misleading "The court has closed the contempt proceedings based on the undertakings given by Ramdev, Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd," advocate Gautam Talukdar, who represented the yoga guru, Balkrishna and the …

Delhi HC refuses permission for prayers at Akhunji Mosque during Ramzan
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC refuses permission for prayers at Akhunji Mosque during Ramzan

Op India  

The Delhi High Court recently refused to grant permission to offer prayers at the site of the demolished 600-year-old Akhunji Mosque in Mehrauli during Ramzan. While rejecting the plea, the bench noted that a plea seeking permission to offer prayer on Shab E Barat at the site of Akhunji Mosque in Mehrauli was rejected by the High Court on February …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 18 To September 24, 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 18 To September 24, 2023

Live Law  

Citations: 2023 LiveLaw 271 To 2023 LiveLaw 277 NOMINAL INDEX EDAC Engineering v. Industrial Fans Pvt Ltd, Application Nos 2080 and 4609 of 2021, 2023 LiveLaw 271 Dr. V. Kalanidhi v State of Tamil Nadu, 2023 LiveLaw 272 SV v. MR, 2023 LiveLaw 273 Selvam v State, 2023 LiveLaw 274 Mariappan v Inspector of Police, 2023 LiveLaw 275 Ramya S …

Haryana violence: No Friday prayers in Gurugram mosques, says Muslim council
1 year, 4 months ago

Haryana violence: No Friday prayers in Gurugram mosques, says Muslim council

Hindustan Times  

The Muslim council in Gurugram on Thursday appealed to the faithful to not offer namaz in mosques and open areas on Friday, in a bid to avoid any untoward incident in the wake of the Nuh violence. Muslim Ekta Manch President Haji Sajjad Khan said Friday prayers will not be offered in the open in Gurugram. Altaf Ahmad, spokesperson, Gurgaon …

Right-wing group calls for ban on namaz in open spaces in Gurugram
1 year, 4 months ago

Right-wing group calls for ban on namaz in open spaces in Gurugram

The Hindu  

Even as parts of Gurugram remained on edge amid communal violence, members of a right-wing Hindu outfit on Wednesday sought a complete ban on namaz being offered in open spaces from August 11. In a meeting with Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav, members of Samagra Hindu Seva Sangh, Haryana, demanded that the permission given to the Muslim community to offer …

Gurugram: Bajrang Dal resists Muslims offering namaz in open
2 years ago

Gurugram: Bajrang Dal resists Muslims offering namaz in open

Op India  

The issue of namaz in public places has returned again after several months. On 23rd December 2022, a group of Muslims in Gurugram sparked controversy as they started offering namaz in public places. However, soon some Bajrang Dal activists reached the spot, and then protested against offering namaz in the open spaces. Bajrang Dal activists said, “In all, six prayers …

"Political Activists Have A Right To Protest Against Administration": Allahabad HC Quashes Case Against UP Minister
2 years ago

"Political Activists Have A Right To Protest Against Administration": Allahabad HC Quashes Case Against UP Minister

Live Law  

"In a democracy based on adult franchise, the political activist and other public-spirited persons would have right of protest against the Administration by staging Dharana etc. against perceived discrimination/atrocities, inaction, omission or commission of the State Authorities," the Allahabad High Court observed as it quashed a 2013 criminal case filed against the sitting minister in. against perceived discrimination/atrocities, inaction, omission …

Supreme Court Discharges State Of Uttarakhand & Its DGP From Contempt Plea Filed By Tushar Gandhi Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Discharges State Of Uttarakhand & Its DGP From Contempt Plea Filed By Tushar Gandhi Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases

Live Law  

In a contempt plea filed by Tushar Gandhi alleging blatant disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent persons in Dharma Sansad in the State of Uttarakhand and an event organised by Hindu Yuva Vahini in NCT of Delhi, the Supreme Court, on Friday, discharged the State …

Hindu activists allegedly ‘insult’ Muslims for offering namaz on road in U.P.
2 years, 3 months ago

Hindu activists allegedly ‘insult’ Muslims for offering namaz on road in U.P.

The Hindu  

A group of Muslim men from West Bengal, on their way to Rajasthan in a bus, were allegedly insulted by a group of alleged Hindu right-wing activists for offering namaz on road in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur on the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway. The incident came to light when a video went viral on social media with a group of visibly scared …

BJP government taking 'unconstitutional' action on madrassas in Uttar Pradesh: AIMPLB
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP government taking 'unconstitutional' action on madrassas in Uttar Pradesh: AIMPLB

The Hindu  

Amid the row over the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to conduct a survey of unrecognised madrassas in the State, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has targeted the BJP government, accusing it of taking arbitrary and unconstitutional action on madrassas “while keeping the constitution at bay”. AIMPLB, which is considered one of the leading bodies of Muslim opinion in …

Prayagraj Protests: Allahabad High Court Stays Coercive Action Against AIKMS General Secretary Dr. Ashish Mittal
2 years, 4 months ago

Prayagraj Protests: Allahabad High Court Stays Coercive Action Against AIKMS General Secretary Dr. Ashish Mittal

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has stayed coercive action against Dr. Ashish Mittal, who is presently the General Secretary of All India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha and has been booked in a criminal case in connection with the Prayagraj Protests that took place in June 2022 over BJP leaders' remarks on Prophet Mohammed.Essentially, an NBW was issued to Dr. Mittal in June …

Influencing Court By Invoking Religious Sentiments Not Good For Temple Of Justice: Allahabad HC Dismisses Contempt Plea
2 years, 7 months ago

Influencing Court By Invoking Religious Sentiments Not Good For Temple Of Justice: Allahabad HC Dismisses Contempt Plea

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently deprecated the conduct of an advocate who tried to influence the Court by using such language so as to invoke religious sentiments. The Bench of Justice Saral Srivastava further remarked that such conduct is not good for the temple of justice.Essentially, the Court was dealing with a contempt plea filed by one Jahur Hasan who …

SC agrees to hear plea seeking contempt proceeding against Haryana govt officials over public Namaz in Gurugram
2 years, 10 months ago

SC agrees to hear plea seeking contempt proceeding against Haryana govt officials over public Namaz in Gurugram

Op India  

On January 31, the Supreme Court has agreed to list the plea of a former Rajya Sabha member Mohammad Adeeb seeking contempt action against top Haryana government officials for allegedly failing to ensure no disruptions in offering Friday ‘namaz’ in Gurugram. In the plea, Adeeb alleged the state government officials did not follow the 2018 judgment of the Supreme Court, …

Gurugram namaz case: SC agrees to immediately list contempt plea against Haryana officials
2 years, 10 months ago

Gurugram namaz case: SC agrees to immediately list contempt plea against Haryana officials

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Monday agreed to immediately list for hearing a petition to initiate contempt action against Haryana authorities for not reining in ‘hooligans’ who have created an ‘atmosphere of communal hatred and terror’ for worshippers offering Friday prayers in Gurugram. The petition, filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Mohammad Adeeb, was mentioned by senior advocate …

BREAKING| Gurugram Namaz Issue : CJI Agrees To Give Immediate Listing To Plea Seeking Contempt Action Against Haryana Officials
2 years, 10 months ago

BREAKING| Gurugram Namaz Issue : CJI Agrees To Give Immediate Listing To Plea Seeking Contempt Action Against Haryana Officials

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Monday agreed to give urgent listing to a petition seeking contempt action against the officers of the State of Haryana for their alleged inaction in preventing the disruption of Namaz offerings by the Muslim community in open designated places in Gurugram. The petition filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Mohammad Adeeb has …

Hindu Sena Leader Approaches Supreme Court Opposing Plea Seeking Action Against Dharam Sansad Speeches
2 years, 11 months ago

Hindu Sena Leader Approaches Supreme Court Opposing Plea Seeking Action Against Dharam Sansad Speeches

Live Law  

The National President of Hindu Sena has moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in and oppose the PIL which seeks criminal action for hate speech against the speakers at the Dharm Sansad conclave held at Haridwar and Delhi.The intervention application has been filed by Mr Vishnu Gupta in the writ petition filed by journalist Qurban Ali and Senior Advocate …

Gurugram Namaz Issue : Hindu Sena Leader Seeks To Intervene In Contempt Plea Before Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Gurugram Namaz Issue : Hindu Sena Leader Seeks To Intervene In Contempt Plea Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

Surjit Singh Yadav, Vice President of Hindu Sena, has approached the Supreme Court seeking intervention to oppose the petition seeking contempt action against officers of State of Haryana for their alleged inaction against the disruptions of namaz prayers in plots in Gurugram.Yadav who also claims to be a farmer and social worker has also sought relief for directing the petitioners …

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad': Case registered against Wasim Rizvi over his speech
3 years ago

Haridwar 'Dharam Sansad': Case registered against Wasim Rizvi over his speech

India Today  

The Uttarakhand Police has registered a case against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, formerly known as Wasim Rizvi, for making objectionable and inflammatory statements against Islam during the ‘Dharam Sansad’ or religious assembly held in Haridwar. The religious assembly, being referred to as Haridwar "Hate Assembly", sparked a row after videos of Hindu leaders making provocative speeches and inciting violence against minority …

Gurugram namaz controversy reaches SC, former MP Mohammad Adeeb demands contempt proceedings against Haryana CS, DGP: Details
3 years ago

Gurugram namaz controversy reaches SC, former MP Mohammad Adeeb demands contempt proceedings against Haryana CS, DGP: Details

Op India  

In the face of popular protest against Namaz at open places at Gurugram in Haryana, a Muslim outfit, Gurgaon Muslim Council headed by a former MP has approached the Supreme Court. The petitioner claimed that as early as April 2021, people coming to offer Namaz at 37 designated spaces at Gurugram are targeted with malicious and hateful campaigns at the …

Gurugram Namaz Issue : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Contempt Action Against Haryana Officials
3 years ago

Gurugram Namaz Issue : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Contempt Action Against Haryana Officials

Live Law  

A former Rajya Sabha member has moved the Supreme Court seeking contempt action against officers of State of Haryana alleging their inaction in complying with the directions passed by the top court regarding measures to be taken to curb the communal and violent tendencies that result in perpetration of hate crimes.The petition has sought action against the Chief Secretary and …

Why the Gurugram namaz issue is unprecedented in the history of Hindu-Muslim relations in India
3 years ago

Why the Gurugram namaz issue is unprecedented in the history of Hindu-Muslim relations in India

Op India  

The following is the camera ready version of the story of community relations in India that liberals want to tell the whole world. They are now “Muslim prayer sites.” The Guardian on Gurugram namaz issue And “Hindu groups” are now on notice for targeting them. ThePrint headline The public space of yesterday has become the “namaz ground” of today. How …

Despite nod, no Friday prayers offered at Gurugram Gurdwaras on Gurupurab
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite nod, no Friday prayers offered at Gurugram Gurdwaras on Gurupurab

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Gurudwara Singh Sabha Committee of Gurugram announced that it was opening its doors to the Muslim community for them to offer Friday Namaz at its premises, Friday prayers were not offered at any Gurudwara in the Millennium city. The Committee in a statement on Friday stated that due to the Gurupurab celebrations, Muslims themselves refused to …

'Plain hatred towards Muslims': AIMIM chief Owaisi on protests against namaz in Gurugram
3 years, 1 month ago

'Plain hatred towards Muslims': AIMIM chief Owaisi on protests against namaz in Gurugram

India TV News  

After the Gurugram administration withdrew permission for namaz at eight of the 37 designated sites in the city, Hindu group Sanyukt Hindu Sangarsh Samiti on Friday conducted Govardhan Puja on what used to be a designated namaz site in Sector 12. Reacting sharply, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that it was a case of "plain hatred towards …

Gurugram Cancels Permission for Namaz at 8 Sites After Locals, RWAs Object
3 years, 1 month ago

Gurugram Cancels Permission for Namaz at 8 Sites After Locals, RWAs Object

The Quint  

A committee has been set up by Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Yash Garg, in order to identify locations where namaz can be offered. “The committee will ensure that namaz is not offered on any road, crossing or a public place. Namaz can be offered at any mosque, Eidgah or a private/designated place,” the police statement said, as per The Indian Express. …

Gurugram Cancels Permission for Namaz at 8 Sites After Locals, RWAs Object
3 years, 1 month ago

Gurugram Cancels Permission for Namaz at 8 Sites After Locals, RWAs Object

The Quint  

A committee has been set up by Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Yash Garg, in order to identify locations where namaz can be offered. “The committee will ensure that namaz is not offered on any road, crossing or a public place. Namaz can be offered at any mosque, Eidgah or a private/designated place,” the police statement said, as per The Indian Express. …

Supreme Court grants protection to AAP leader Sanjay Singh in hate speech cases in Uttar Pradesh
3 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court grants protection to AAP leader Sanjay Singh in hate speech cases in Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from coercive action to Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in alleged hate speech cases lodged against him in Uttar Pradesh. The top court also issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and sought its response on two pleas of Singh seeking clubbing and quashing of FIRs lodged against …

MP HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Proceedings Against Man Accused Of 'Induced Religious Conversion' [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

MP HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Proceedings Against Man Accused Of 'Induced Religious Conversion' [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh has refused to quash criminal proceedings against a man accused of induced religious conversion even after the complainant stated that he has no objection for the same.George Mangalapilly was charged under Section 153-B and 295-A of Indian Penal Code as well as Section 3/4 of the M.P. The Madhya Pradesh has refused to quash criminal proceedings against …

Take Necessary Action Against Banned Organization 'Sikh for Justice', Directs Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Take Necessary Action Against Banned Organization 'Sikh for Justice', Directs Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana on Friday disposed of a PIL filed against banned organization, "Sikh for Justice", with a direction to the Central and the State Government to take necessary action against the same. The plea was disposed by a bench of Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha and Justice Arun Palli, after the Government assured that all …

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