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Opinion | On Religion, Duty, And An Army Officer's Dismissal Over Matters Of 'Faith'
An officer cannot be absent - ever - from the cocoon of brotherhood if he is to command implicit obedience from his troops when the bullets come flying. That, folks, is the creed of the Indian armed forces.
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"Misfit For Army": Court Raps Christian Officer Who Didn't Enter Gurdwara
The Supreme Court criticised a Christian Army officer fired for refusing to enter a gurdwara (to perform a puja) and labelled him a "cantankerous man" and a "misfit", and backed the armed forces' decision to eject him for failing to respect religions
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Microsoft, Facing Conservative Pressure, Disavows Religion Bias
Microsoft Corp. signed an agreement to put to rest accusations that it used a litmus test to deny software discounts to conservative faith-based groups.
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No Religion Allows Damage To Environment: Ex-Judge On Crackers, 'Azaan'
The former Supreme Court judge who headed the bench which ordered a year-round ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has broken his silence on a recent order by the top court allowing the bursting of 'green crackers' during Diwali.
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"I Respect All Religions": Chief Justice BR Gavai After Deity Remark Row
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that his remarks in the matter concerning the restoration of a Lord Vishnu Idol in Khajuraho are being misportrayed on social media.
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"Terror Has No Religion, But...": Accused In Malegaon Blast Case Acquitted
Nearly 17 years after a powerful bomb tore through Maharashtra's Malegaon, killing six people and injuring more than a hundred, a special court in Mumbai today acquitted all seven accused in the case.
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Supreme Court Flags "Grey Area" In Law Over Seeking Votes On Religion, Caste
Justice Kant said that there are some parties which rely on caste sentiments, that's equally dangerous.
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"Travesty Of Justice": Top Court Summons UP Jailor For Not Releasing Man Despite Bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was a "travesty of justice" that a man it granted bail to in April in a case under UP's anti-conversion law had not yet been released from jail.
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"In Hinduism...": Top Court's Reply As Waqf Hearing Ends, Verdict Reserved
A discussion on waqfs - charitable donation to be de-linked from Islam or an integral part of that religion, 'a dedication to God... for spiritual benefit', - was a highlight in the Supreme Court Thursday.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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Constitution Doesn't Support Forced Or Fraudulent Conversion: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has observed that though the Indian Constitution gives every citizen the right to freely follow and spread their religion, it does not support forced or fraudulent conversions.
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"Language Not Religion": Top Court Rejects Plea Against Urdu On Signboard
Language is not religion and to consider Urdu as a language of Muslims is a "pitiable digression" from reality and unity in diversity, the Supreme Court has said while rejecting a petition challenging use of Urdu on the nameboard of municipal council
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Deaths Were Required By "Our Religion": Afghan Court On Public Executions
Afghanistan's Supreme Court rejected on Saturday condemnation by the United Nations of the Taliban's use of capital punishment, a day after four convicted murderers were publicly executed.
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Court Relief For Ex-JNU Leader Shehla Rashid, Sedition Case To Be Withdrawn
The case against Shehla Rashid was filed for offences including sedition, promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, language, race, place of birth etc, and inciting riots.
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Loudspeakers Not Essential For Any Religion: High Court Orders Action Against Violation
Use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday, directing the law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate the noise pollution norms and rules.
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Opinion | On Religion, Duty, And An Army Officer's Dismissal Over Matters Of 'Faith'
An officer cannot be absent - ever - from the cocoon of brotherhood if he is to command implicit obedience from his troops when the bullets come flying. That, folks, is the creed of the Indian armed forces.
-
"Misfit For Army": Court Raps Christian Officer Who Didn't Enter Gurdwara
The Supreme Court criticised a Christian Army officer fired for refusing to enter a gurdwara (to perform a puja) and labelled him a "cantankerous man" and a "misfit", and backed the armed forces' decision to eject him for failing to respect religions
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Microsoft, Facing Conservative Pressure, Disavows Religion Bias
Microsoft Corp. signed an agreement to put to rest accusations that it used a litmus test to deny software discounts to conservative faith-based groups.
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No Religion Allows Damage To Environment: Ex-Judge On Crackers, 'Azaan'
The former Supreme Court judge who headed the bench which ordered a year-round ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has broken his silence on a recent order by the top court allowing the bursting of 'green crackers' during Diwali.
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"I Respect All Religions": Chief Justice BR Gavai After Deity Remark Row
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that his remarks in the matter concerning the restoration of a Lord Vishnu Idol in Khajuraho are being misportrayed on social media.
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"Terror Has No Religion, But...": Accused In Malegaon Blast Case Acquitted
Nearly 17 years after a powerful bomb tore through Maharashtra's Malegaon, killing six people and injuring more than a hundred, a special court in Mumbai today acquitted all seven accused in the case.
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Supreme Court Flags "Grey Area" In Law Over Seeking Votes On Religion, Caste
Justice Kant said that there are some parties which rely on caste sentiments, that's equally dangerous.
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"Travesty Of Justice": Top Court Summons UP Jailor For Not Releasing Man Despite Bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was a "travesty of justice" that a man it granted bail to in April in a case under UP's anti-conversion law had not yet been released from jail.
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"In Hinduism...": Top Court's Reply As Waqf Hearing Ends, Verdict Reserved
A discussion on waqfs - charitable donation to be de-linked from Islam or an integral part of that religion, 'a dedication to God... for spiritual benefit', - was a highlight in the Supreme Court Thursday.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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Constitution Doesn't Support Forced Or Fraudulent Conversion: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court has observed that though the Indian Constitution gives every citizen the right to freely follow and spread their religion, it does not support forced or fraudulent conversions.
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"Language Not Religion": Top Court Rejects Plea Against Urdu On Signboard
Language is not religion and to consider Urdu as a language of Muslims is a "pitiable digression" from reality and unity in diversity, the Supreme Court has said while rejecting a petition challenging use of Urdu on the nameboard of municipal council
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Deaths Were Required By "Our Religion": Afghan Court On Public Executions
Afghanistan's Supreme Court rejected on Saturday condemnation by the United Nations of the Taliban's use of capital punishment, a day after four convicted murderers were publicly executed.
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Court Relief For Ex-JNU Leader Shehla Rashid, Sedition Case To Be Withdrawn
The case against Shehla Rashid was filed for offences including sedition, promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, language, race, place of birth etc, and inciting riots.
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Loudspeakers Not Essential For Any Religion: High Court Orders Action Against Violation
Use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion, the Bombay High Court said on Thursday, directing the law enforcement agencies to take prompt action against loudspeakers that violate the noise pollution norms and rules.
