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Congress considered Constitution private fiefdom of one family, says Amit Shah
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress considered Constitution private fiefdom of one family, says Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Comparing and contrasting the Constitutional amendments brought by the governments led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and with that steered by Congress governments, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Congress altered fundamental Constitutional provisions for political gain, while the BJP focused on empowering citizens. “The Congress considered the Constitution as private fiefdom of one family and deceived Parliament,” …

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BJP MLC CT Ravi criticizes TDP's Muslim reservation policy, says quota is against Constitution
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP MLC CT Ravi criticizes TDP's Muslim reservation policy, says quota is against Constitution

New Indian Express  

MANGALURU: Senior BJP leader and newly elected MLC CT Ravi on Saturday said that his party will continue to strongly oppose religious based reservation and there will be no change in the party's stand over the contentious issue. Responding to a query on what will be the BJP's stand over NDA ally Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party's statement that four …

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What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?
1 year, 1 month ago

What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?

Associated Press  

Many Americans believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation, and the idea is energizing some conservative and Republican activists. Six in 10 U.S. adults said the founders originally intended America to be a Christian nation, according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey. In a 2021 Pew report, 15% of U.S. adults surveyed said the federal government …

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Muslim bodies say the Law Commission’s move inviting suggestions for Uniform Civil Code is ‘against the spirit of the Constitution’
1 year, 9 months ago

Muslim bodies say the Law Commission’s move inviting suggestions for Uniform Civil Code is ‘against the spirit of the Constitution’

The Hindu  

Leading Muslim bodies have come out in opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Calling the Law Commission’s move to seek suggestions from all stakeholders for a common code “against the spirit of the Constitution” and “contrary to religious freedom enjoyed by all citizens”, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board urged the government to think over the proposal again. …

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Haj Pilgrimage Falls Within Ambit Of Religious Practice, Protected Under Article 25: Delhi High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Haj Pilgrimage Falls Within Ambit Of Religious Practice, Protected Under Article 25: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Haj pilgrimage falls within the ambit of religious practice and is protected under Article 25 of the Constitution of India. “Haj Pilgrimage and the ceremonies involved therein fall within the ambit of a religious practice, which is protected by the Constitution of India. The court made the observations while hearing a batch …

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Fuming Over Maha Guv's 'Votary of Hindutva Turns Secular' Letter, Shiv Sena May Seek Recall of Koshyari
4 years, 5 months ago

Fuming Over Maha Guv's 'Votary of Hindutva Turns Secular' Letter, Shiv Sena May Seek Recall of Koshyari

News 18  

The Shiv Sena is mulling writing to President Ram Nath Kovind to seek removal of Maharashtra governor BS Koshyari a day after a ‘letter war‘ ensued between him and the government over reopening of religious places during the phased lifting of Covid-19 lockdown. Koshyari also asked Thackeray, “Have you suddenly turned secular?” Responding to this question, Thackeray wondered if to …

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[Breaking] Sabarimala Reference : SC Holds That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

[Breaking] Sabarimala Reference : SC Holds That Questions Of Law Can Be Referred To Larger Bench In Review [Read Order]

Live Law  

The 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court has held that a bench can refer questions of law to larger bench even in review jurisdiction.The bench led by CJI SA Bobde has framed seven issues for the consideration in the case.The bench has not given reasons for it conclusion. The order states "For reasons to follow, we hold that this Court …

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[Sabarimala] Courts Should Tread Cautiously While Dealing With Religious Issues: Read The Issues Referred To Larger Bench [Read Judgment]
5 years, 4 months ago

[Sabarimala] Courts Should Tread Cautiously While Dealing With Religious Issues: Read The Issues Referred To Larger Bench [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

While referring the Sabarimala case to larger bench, the majority judges observed that the matters involving the interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution touching upon the right to profess, practise and propagate its own religion,should be heard by a larger bench, for an authoritative pronouncement in these matters. The order further said: The decision of the Seven Judges bench …

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Sabarimala case: Larger Supreme Court bench to decide role of courts in religion
5 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala case: Larger Supreme Court bench to decide role of courts in religion

The Hindu  

A majority judgment delivered by a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Thursday kept a final decision on the Sabarimala review and writ petitions in abeyance till a larger Bench of seven judges delivers an “authoritative pronouncement” on the exact role a non-epistolary court can play in deciding whether a particular practice is essential or …

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Majoritarianism is never inclusive
6 years, 11 months ago

Majoritarianism is never inclusive

Deccan Chronicle  

The post-colonial tradition of the Indian subcontinent has been one of religious and ethnic majorities ganging up against the minorities. The Lanka civil war lasted over a quarter century and killed one lakh people, including several Lankan leaders and former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In Bangladesh, the initial nationalism was based on language and unified Bengali Muslims and Hindus …

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Secularism vis-à-vis Religions By Justice KT Thomas
7 years, 5 months ago

Secularism vis-à-vis Religions By Justice KT Thomas

Live Law  

The word ‘secularism’ is mistakenly translated in Malayalam as Mathanirapekshatha. The teachings of Christian preachers and also their activities would have stood in the way of correctly understanding the purport of the decision or directives of the government and in such a context a judgment pronounced by the Supreme Court of United States had rendered a ratio explaining secularism as …

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