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Places of Worship Act

SC declines to entertain plea against whitewashing Sambhal masjid
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SC declines to entertain plea against whitewashing Sambhal masjid

SC declines plea against Allahabad HC order for ASI to whitewash Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, amid ongoing religious disputes.

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PIL to Restore Original Religious Character of Places of Worship Judiciary
PIL to Restore Original Religious Character of Places of Worship

Nitin Upadhyay, a law student has challenged the constitutional validity of Section 4(2) of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, in the Supreme Court, arguing it violates fundamental rights and judicial powers. The plea seeks a review and survey of disputed religious sites to restore their original character. The Pith and Substance of the Act is to ‘Preserve & Protect the Original Religious Character of the Places of Worship, not the Building, Structure or Edifice of the Place of Worship, the plea emphasises.

'Should be limit to petitions challenging validity of 1991 Places of Worship Act,' SC defers hearing Judiciary
'Should be limit to petitions challenging validity of 1991 Places of Worship Act,' SC defers hearing

SC defers hearing on petitions challenging the 1991 Places of Worship Act, stating limits to interventions and scheduling for April 1.

Congress Moves SC to Defend Places of Worship Act, Calls It Key to Secularism Executive
Congress Moves SC to Defend Places of Worship Act, Calls It Key to Secularism

Congress defends the Places of Worship Act in SC, calling it vital for safeguarding secularism, communal harmony, and India’s constitutional principles.

SC to hear Owaisi's plea on Places of Worship Act Judiciary
SC to hear Owaisi's plea on Places of Worship Act

SC to hear Asaduddin Owaisi’s plea seeking implementation of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, tagged with pending cases. Hearing set for February 17.

SC restrains courts from entertaining fresh suits or passing effective orders on religious places

SC restrains courts from hearing new suits or issuing orders on religious places as the Places of Worship Act, 1991’s validity is under review.

Worship vs. Prayer: Constitutional Insights into the Places of Worship Act

Exploring the constitutional intricacies of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—distinguishing ‘Worship’ from ‘Prayer’ and examining its legal and historical implications.

Gyanvapi mosque committee seeks intervention in pleas against 1991 Act

Gyanvapi mosque committee moves SC to intervene in pleas against Places of Worship Act, 1991, citing threats to communal harmony and rule of law.

SC refuses to stop Puja at 'Vyasji Ka Tehkhana' at Gyanvapi mosque

Supreme Court refuses to halt Hindu prayers in cellar of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, orders status quo; final hearing set for July.

Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Recognition of Shahi Idgah Mosque as Lord Krishna's Birthplace

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to declare the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The bench emphasized avoiding multip...

Varanasi Court Grants ASI 4 More Weeks for Gyanvapi Mosque Survey Amid Controversy

Latest update on the Gyanvapi mosque survey as Varanasi district court grants ASI four more weeks to complete the scientific investigation. Get insights into the ongoing controversy and legal proceedi...

Supreme Court Grants Further Time to Centre on Challenges to 1991 Law, No Blanket Stay on Proceedings Related to Religious Places

The Supreme Court grants the Indian government more time to respond to challenges against the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The court clarifies that there is no blanket stay on proceedings related to r...

SC gives further time to the Centre to file response on pleas against Places of Worship Act

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha gave time to the Centre on a request by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

SC grants further time to Centre to file reply to 1991 Places of Worship Act

The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Union government further time till December 12 to clarify its stand on plea challenging validity of 1991 law mandating maintaining character of religious places...

Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay asks PM to ensure replies on plea against 1991 law on Places of Worship Act

Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who has taken up cudgles on behalf of millions of concerned citizens, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the Law and the Home Ministries to file their ...

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