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Allahabad HC Rejects Plea Against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Over Alleged Remarks Against Upadhyay Community
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Allahabad HC Rejects Plea Against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Over Alleged Remarks Against Upadhyay Community

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, holding that the remedy under Section 175(3) BNSS must be exhausted before invoking Article 226.

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No Fundamental Right to Religious Procession on Particular Route: Bombay HC Judiciary
No Fundamental Right to Religious Procession on Particular Route: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court holds that there is no fundamental right to take a religious procession on a particular route and upholds an alternate route suggested by police.

Peaceful Protest Against Conference On ‘Eradication of Sanatan Dharma’ Cannot Be Criminalised : Madras HC Judiciary
Peaceful Protest Against Conference On ‘Eradication of Sanatan Dharma’ Cannot Be Criminalised : Madras HC

Madras High Court quashes FIR against a law student over a peaceful protest against a conference on the “eradication of Sanatan Dharma”, holding prosecution an abuse of process.

Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Over Alleged Removal of Loudspeakers From 4,000 Mosques [Read Order] Judiciary
Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Over Alleged Removal of Loudspeakers From 4,000 Mosques [Read Order]

Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL alleging verbal directions to remove loudspeakers from places of worship in West Bengal, holding that the claims lacked documentary and affidavit evidence.

Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against News Anchor Over Remarks on Prophet Muhammad [Read Order] Judiciary
Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against News Anchor Over Remarks on Prophet Muhammad [Read Order]

Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against a news anchor over remarks concerning Prophet Muhammad, holding there was no deliberate or malicious intent to outrage religious feelings under Section 295A IPC.

No One Has Right to Pollute Water Body Even in Name of Religion: Madras HC

Madras HC's Madurai Bench observes no one has the right to pollute a water body in the name of religion, flags large-scale dumping of clothes during death rituals in the Thamirabarani.

Integrate or Face Consequences: China's Ethnic Unity Law Is Now in Force

China's Ethnic Unity Law takes effect, mandating Mandarin in schools and drawing global criticism over human rights and extraterritorial powers.

"Hinduism Is Not So Weak And Fragile": J&K Court Jails Self-Styled Godman [Read Order]

J&K court jails self-styled godman for 30 days after he refused to pay ₹49,000 compensation imposed for filing a frivolous complaint.

“God Won’t Wait For Ministers”: Madras HC Questions VIP Darshan System

Madras High Court questions VIP darshan in temples, saying all are equal before God, and hears PIL seeking abolition of paid and preferential access.

Sabarimala Reference Day 9: “Faith Cannot Be Redefined by Non-Believers”; Nine-Judge Bench Hears Arguments on Entry into Places of Worship

Sabarimala hearing Day 9: SC examines non-believers’ entry, scope of Articles 25–26, and limits of religious freedom & denominational rights.

Sabarimala Reference Day 7: Subramanium Urges Expansive Reading of Article 25; Bench Debates Essential Religious Practice Test, Scope of Denominational Management

Day 7 of Sabarimala hearing: SC debates Article 25 scope, ERP test, denominational rights, and limits of constitutional morality.

Sabarimala Reference Day 6: Bench Continues Hearing on Limits of Denominational Autonomy; Agamic Law and Drafting History of Articles 25–26 Debated

Sabarimala Reference Day 6: Bench Continues Hearing on Limits of Denominational Autonomy; Agamic Law and Drafting History of Articles 25–26 Debated

Vande Mataram at 150: Constitutional Reverence, Judicial Restraint, and the Limits of Legal Nationalism

At 150, Vande Mataram’s constitutional status, judicial restraint, and the limits of legal nationalism reveal India’s unresolved debate on law and reverence.

Only Light And Not Any Fight: Madras HC Upholds Single Judge’s Order Allowing Lighting Of Lamps On Deepathoon [Read Judgment]

Madras High Court upholds order allowing lighting of Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, rejecting public order objections and dismissing 20 appeals.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Condemns Opposition Silence Over Bangladesh Lynching Incident

UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticises opposition silence over the alleged lynching of Dalit Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, urges diplomatic action.


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