Karnataka Assembly passes bill to protect religious structures
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes bill to protect religious structures

Op India  

Following the massive outrage across Karnataka after the demolition of a temple in the Mysuru region of Karnataka on September 10, the BJP government in the state has decided to pass a law in the legislative assembly that circumvents the 2009 Supreme Court order and brings the temple demolition drive to an end. Amidst heated debate in the state assembly, the BJP government in the state managed to pass the Karnataka Religious Structures Bill, 2021 on Tuesday this week. Introducing the Karnataka Religious Structures Bill, 2021, in the Assembly, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “The bill is aimed at protecting religious constructions on a public place constructed before the date of commencement of this Act, in order to protect communal harmony and not hurt the religious sentiments of the public.” The law says that whatever may be the legal provisions of laws and irrespective of orders or guidelines by courts, jurisprudence and authorities, from the date of implementation of the ‘Karnataka Religious Structures Protection Act -2021’, the government will protect religious centres in accordance with the stipulated guidelines. “If you fix responsibility on ruling BJP for the demolition of a temple in Mysuru, who will you hold responsible for these demolitions,” he questioned the opposition, adding, “Words are dangerous, we should use them carefully over sensitive issues.” Temple demolition in Mysuru creates a furore, BJP govt blames district administration for misreading the order The demolition of a Hindu temple in Karnataka’s Mysuru district had triggered a massive controversy pitting the state government against the district administration.

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PIL questions Karnataka law enacted to protect illegal religious structures in public places
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PIL questions Karnataka law enacted to protect illegal religious structures in public places

The Hindu  

Asking how the State Government can reconcile two laws, one against superstitious beliefs and the other to protect illegal religious structures in public places, the High Court of Karnataka granted three weeks’ time to the government to file its response to a PIL petition, which has questioned the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Religious Structure Act, 2021. To protect religious …

'Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act contradicts SC's orders,' says HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act contradicts SC's orders,' says HC

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka HC, during the hearing of a public interest litigation, questioned how the state government plans to 'reconcile legislation against superstitious beliefs with legislation like the Karnataka Religious Structures Act, 2021.' The 2021 Act contains provisions for the the protection of religious structures, including those constructed illegally on public property and existing as of the date of commencement …

High Court Calls For State's Response On Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act
1 month, 3 weeks ago

High Court Calls For State's Response On Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government to file its reply by February 25, to a public interest litigation filed challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Religious Structures Act, 2021. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice M I Arun said “The issue involved in the Public interest litigation is of seminal …

Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights

India Today  

The Supreme Court has issued a stern directive to the Karnataka government to clarify its position on the contentious worship rights at a shrine in the state that holds religious significance for both Hindus and Muslims. The top court has granted the state eight more weeks to make a decision on the shrine in Chikkamagaluru, Datta Peeta, calling this the …

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Governor clears only 3 of 11 bills

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Monday cleared only three of the 11 bills sent to him since January. He gave his assent to the Karnataka State Public Examination Bill, 2023, Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024, and the Karnataka Municipality and Related Acts Amendment Bill, 2024. The Karnataka Town and Country Planning Amendment Bill, Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and …

Karnataka Governor gives assent to three of the 11 pending Bills
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Governor gives assent to three of the 11 pending Bills

The Hindu  

Three of the 11 Bills that had been returned by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, after seeking clarifications recently, received his assent on Monday. The Karnataka Public Examination Bill, 2023, Sri Renuka Yellamma Temple Development Authority Bill, 2024, and The Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Law Bill, 2024, have got the assent. The Congress had criticised the Governor for holding back 11 …

Karnataka Governor returns 'temple bill' to govt seeking clarification
1 year ago

Karnataka Governor returns 'temple bill' to govt seeking clarification

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Seeking clarification, the Karnataka Governor has sent back to the government a bill that sought to collect funds from temples with over Rs 10 lakh annual income, citing that a case concerning the earlier related act and amendments made to it is still pending in Supreme Court. The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill, 2024, was passed …

BJP slams govt for bringing ‘anti-Hindu’ policies in Karnataka
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP slams govt for bringing ‘anti-Hindu’ policies in Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the Congress-led state government of implementing “anti-Hindu” policies following the passing of the “Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024” in the state assembly on Thursday. The Congress government passed “Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024” in the state assembly on Thursday. The bill proposes the establishment of a …

Karnataka: Congress' Repeal of Anti-Conversion Law a Win for Church and Citizens
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Congress' Repeal of Anti-Conversion Law a Win for Church and Citizens

The Quint  

For many in the church, civil society, or just for those wanting to legalise a live-in marital status, it was with great joy that they read the announcement that the law, which civil society and the church under the redoubtable leadership of Bangalore Archbishop Peter Machado had fought tooth and nail for more than a year, was being repealed. The …

Karnataka Govt Not To Introduce 'Uniform Civil Code' Bill In Ongoing Session
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Govt Not To Introduce 'Uniform Civil Code' Bill In Ongoing Session

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the bill regarding implementation of "Uniform Civil Code" in the State will not be introduced during the ongoing winter session of the legislature here. Asked about a BJP MLC planning to introduce a private member bill that reportedly seeks to ban halal certification, Bommai said, "Let's see when it comes; private member …

Hindu groups to move Karnataka high court for nod to pray at Jamia Masjid
2 years, 4 months ago

Hindu groups to move Karnataka high court for nod to pray at Jamia Masjid

Hindustan Times  

Right-wing groups in Karnataka are set to file 108 petitions in the Karnataka high court seeking permission to pray inside the Jamia Masjid at Srirangapatna in Mandya district — a move that comes after they mounted several protests over the demand over the course of this year. Several right-wing groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, have been …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, by voice vote amid walkout by Opposition Congress members. Stanislaus Vs. State of Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, the Supreme Court had held that the “right to propagate” under Article 25 did not include the right to convert another person. Conversion by ‘allurement’ …

Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Anti-Conversion Bill despite Opposition Outcry
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Anti-Conversion Bill despite Opposition Outcry

News 18  

Ruckus broke out in the Karnataka legislative council when the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, also known as the Anti-Conversion Bill, was tabled. Defending its move to pass this controversial bill, the ruling BJP called it an effort to “protect our religion and stop forceful conversion”. The opposition Congress and JDS have condemned the step and …

Karnataka Legislative Council passes Bill against forced religious conversions
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Council passes Bill against forced religious conversions

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday passed the anti-conversion Bill, that prohibits forced religious conversions. The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was tabled by the Home Minister Araga Jnanendra in the Legislative Council, where the BJP has 41 members. READ | Karnataka government gives effect to anti-conversion bill through ordinance The Bill is aimed at preventing …

Karnataka govt to table anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council today
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka govt to table anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council today

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Basavaraj Bommai government is likely to table the anti-conversion Bill in the Karnataka Legislative Council today. Last year in December, amid the ruckus by the Opposition, the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 or anti-conversion Bill was passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly but due to the lack of majority, the Prohibition of Conversion Bill …

Karnataka Governor Signs Ordinance Against Religious Conversions
2 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka Governor Signs Ordinance Against Religious Conversions

News 18  

Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday signed an ordinance paving the way for a proposed “anti-conversion” law in the state. The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2022, prohibits conversion from one religion to another by “force” or “fraud”. Earlier in the day, home minister Araga Jnanendra said the state government was committed to strictly implement the …

The gradual build-up of the communal controversy
2 years, 11 months ago

The gradual build-up of the communal controversy

The Hindu  

Here is the list of incidents in Karnataka and how they gradually snowballed into a communal controversy. ‘Action-reaction’ comment by CM In October, 2021, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai defended moral policing incidents against interfaith couples in Mangaluru stating that action always elicits a “reaction.” Stand-up comedy shows cancelled Stand-up comedy shows of Munawar Faruiqui and Kunal Kamra, both critical of …

‘Wearing hijab not an essential practice in Islam,’ rules Karnataka high court
3 years ago

‘Wearing hijab not an essential practice in Islam,’ rules Karnataka high court

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday ruled that wearing a hijab is not an essential practice in Islam. The crucial remarks from the high court come amid a massive controversy in the southern state, which began late last year over wearing of hijabs in the educational institutions.Upholding the state government ban, the court on Tuesday said that "the prescription of …

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid criticism
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid criticism

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has a majority, passed the controversial ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ on December 23, 2021, by voice vote amid protests from members of opposition parties. The passage of the anti-conversion Bill in the Lower House was preceded by a surge in attacks on religious minorities in Karnataka, …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti conversion bill amid protests. What is it about? | Explained in 10 points
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti conversion bill amid protests. What is it about? | Explained in 10 points

India TV News  

The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed the 'Anti-Conversion Bill', or the "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021" amid wide protests from the opposition and the citizens. The "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", provides for the protection of the right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion …

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill amidst din
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill amidst din

India TV News  

Highlights The contentious "Anti-conversion Bill", was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly amidst the din. The contentious "Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021", popularly known as the "Anti-conversion Bill", was passed by Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday, amidst the din. Congress partly vehemently opposed the bill, calling it "anti-people", "inhuman", "anti-constitutional", "anti-poor" and "draconian", and urged that …

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversions & Inter-Faith Marriages
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Passes Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversions & Inter-Faith Marriages

Live Law  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religious conversions and inter-faith marriages. The bill prohibits "unlawful conversion" from one religion to another by misinterpretation, force undue influence, coercion, allurement or by another fraudulent means or marriage. It is also notified that a declaration …

Karnataka Govt Tables Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Govt Tables Bill To Impose Restrictions On Religious Conversion, Inter-Faith Marriages

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government on Tuesday introduced the Karnataka Protection of Right To Freedom Of Religion Bill, 2021, which seeks to impose restrictions on religious conversions and inter-faith marriages, before the Legislative Assembly. The bill prohibits "unlawful conversion" from one religion to another by misinterpretation, force undue influence, coercion, allurement or by another fraudulent means or marriage. It is also notified …

Karnataka Cabinet approves anti-conversion bill, likely to table in Assembly tomorrow
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet approves anti-conversion bill, likely to table in Assembly tomorrow

India Today  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Monday approved a bill to penalise religious conversions in the state. The bill, titled The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, is likely to be tabled in the state Assembly on Tuesday, sources said. The draft also says that the 'religious converter' shall give one month's prior notice in 'form-II' of such …

K'taka Assembly passes Religious Structures bill to protect unauthorised temples in public places
3 years, 6 months ago

K'taka Assembly passes Religious Structures bill to protect unauthorised temples in public places

India Today  

The Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday passed the Karnataka Religious Structures Bill, a day after introducing it. When the Leader of the Opposition said the government was trying to nullify the Supreme Court order by introducing the bill, Bommai retorted, saying that the government was only trying to regularise such unauthorised temples wherever it is required. Explaining the circumstances which compelled …

Karnataka High Court Asks Govt To Explain Steps Taken Against Unauthorized Construction Of Religious Places
3 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka High Court Asks Govt To Explain Steps Taken Against Unauthorized Construction Of Religious Places

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday directed Chief Secretary of the State government to file an affidavit placing on record steps taken to prevent unauthorised construction of temple/church/mosque/gurudwara, etc on public places including the property vested with the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "We direct state government to place on record …

Ram Temple Bhoomi Poojan: Prohibitory Order Imposed in Karnataka
4 years, 7 months ago

Ram Temple Bhoomi Poojan: Prohibitory Order Imposed in Karnataka

News 18  

Prohibitory orders have been imposed at several places in Karnataka aimed at maintaining law and order in the state, in view of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday. Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday reviewed the security preparedness ahead of the 'bhoomi poojan' in Ayodhya tomorrow with senior home department and police officials. In …

Legal orders come and go, pavement temples in Chennai stay
11 years, 8 months ago

Legal orders come and go, pavement temples in Chennai stay

The Hindu  

A walk on Chennai’s roads can reveal the different ways in which religious faiths manifest themselves. Mukhopadhaya passed an order directing all states and union territories to frame “appropriate policy/rules for removal and/or relocation of unauthorized religious structures on public land” within four weeks, if they haven’t already. Interestingly, only Bihar figures in this order as a state that has …

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