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Judicial Review, Religion And Sabarimala: How Constitution Empowers Courts
Judicial review is the authority of the Supreme Court and high courts to examine whether a law enacted by parliament or a state legislature, or an action taken by the executive, is consistent with the Constitution
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Kash Patel Not On Cole Allen's Kill List Because He's Hindu? What Report Said
Investigators said the manifesto made clear that Allen intended to target top government officials attending the dinner, except for Patel. "Administration officials (not including Patel): they are the targets," the 1,052-word document stated.
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7-Year Jail, Heavy Fines: Maharashtra Passes Freedom Of Religion Bill
The Maharashtra assembly on Monday night passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, by voice vote.
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Devendra Fadnavis Defends Anti-Conversion Bill, Says Law Targets Fraud, Not Faith
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the state government's proposed Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, asserting that it is designed to curb fraudulent religious conversions.
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Laws Shouldn't Create Discord Between Religions, Should Unify Them: Court
The Kerala High Court has said that statutes, rules and regulations should not become instruments for creating discord or disharmony between religious, castes or communities, instead they should function as a unifying force.
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"Equal Rights For Religions": Telangana To Bring Law To Curb Hate Speech
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday proposed a new law to punish those who insult any religion and revealed that the state government is planning to amend existing laws to ensure stricter punishment for anyone who abuses a religion.
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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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Dalai Lama Succession: Who Is Gyaltsen Norbu? The Panchen Lama Chosen By China
China has appointed a young Tibetan as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has pledged to make the religion more Chinese.
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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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46-Year-Old Anti-Conversion Law Making A Comeback, Arunachal Christians Protest
Thousands of people under the banner of the Arunachal Christian Forum held a peaceful protest near Itanagar against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act 1978, an anti-conversion law.
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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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UP Passes Amendments To Anti-Conversion Law, Brings In Stricter Measures
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly today passed an amendment bill enhancing punishment under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law, making all the crimes under this Act non-bailable.
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UP Proposes Life Term In 'Love Jihad' Law. How BJP, Samajwadi Party Reacted
The Yogi Adityanth-led government has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Assembly, which proposes harsher punishment, leading up to life imprisonment in 'love jihad' cases.
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Judicial Review, Religion And Sabarimala: How Constitution Empowers Courts
Judicial review is the authority of the Supreme Court and high courts to examine whether a law enacted by parliament or a state legislature, or an action taken by the executive, is consistent with the Constitution
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Kash Patel Not On Cole Allen's Kill List Because He's Hindu? What Report Said
Investigators said the manifesto made clear that Allen intended to target top government officials attending the dinner, except for Patel. "Administration officials (not including Patel): they are the targets," the 1,052-word document stated.
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7-Year Jail, Heavy Fines: Maharashtra Passes Freedom Of Religion Bill
The Maharashtra assembly on Monday night passed the Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which has stringent provisions to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, inducement or marriage, by voice vote.
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Devendra Fadnavis Defends Anti-Conversion Bill, Says Law Targets Fraud, Not Faith
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the state government's proposed Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, asserting that it is designed to curb fraudulent religious conversions.
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Laws Shouldn't Create Discord Between Religions, Should Unify Them: Court
The Kerala High Court has said that statutes, rules and regulations should not become instruments for creating discord or disharmony between religious, castes or communities, instead they should function as a unifying force.
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"Equal Rights For Religions": Telangana To Bring Law To Curb Hate Speech
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday proposed a new law to punish those who insult any religion and revealed that the state government is planning to amend existing laws to ensure stricter punishment for anyone who abuses a religion.
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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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Dalai Lama Succession: Who Is Gyaltsen Norbu? The Panchen Lama Chosen By China
China has appointed a young Tibetan as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has pledged to make the religion more Chinese.
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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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46-Year-Old Anti-Conversion Law Making A Comeback, Arunachal Christians Protest
Thousands of people under the banner of the Arunachal Christian Forum held a peaceful protest near Itanagar against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act 1978, an anti-conversion law.
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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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UP Passes Amendments To Anti-Conversion Law, Brings In Stricter Measures
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly today passed an amendment bill enhancing punishment under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law, making all the crimes under this Act non-bailable.
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UP Proposes Life Term In 'Love Jihad' Law. How BJP, Samajwadi Party Reacted
The Yogi Adityanth-led government has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Assembly, which proposes harsher punishment, leading up to life imprisonment in 'love jihad' cases.
