Supreme Court Religion Verdict

The Supreme Court is scheduled to frame issues for deliberation regarding discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places, including Kerala's Sabarimala temple, on Monday.

Ayodhya News: A visit to Ayodhya in the 16th century by Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh religion, had a bearing on the judgement passed by the Supreme Court in the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute on Saturday.

The Supreme Court referred to books on subjects as diverse as history, culture, archaeology and religion in languages as varied as Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Turkish, French and English in its judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, but exercised caution in making deductions saying there were "dangers" in interpreting history.

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth has supported the Supreme Court's decision that allows entry of women of all ages to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, but cautioned against interference when it comes to religion and traditions. The actor spoke for the first time since the verdict and said he is all for gender equality, but "traditions must be fo...

Islam will collapse if prayer in mosque is not recognised as an integral part of the religion, the Supreme Court, which has resumed hearing the Babri Masjid-Ram Temple land dispute case, was told today. Rajiv Dhavan, who is representing one of the original litigants in this case from the Muslim side, said the top court's 1994 verdict had completely...

The incidents of cow vigilantism are not acceptable and it's for the states to ensure that such events don't happen, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said today.The Supreme Court, which was hearing petitions on cow vigilantism, also warned against linking mob violence to religion or caste and said "a victim is a victim".

Days after his controversial statement blaming Muslims for population growth, BJP lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj has been "censured" by the Election Commission, which said that it would take strict action against the MP if he violates the model code of conduct again. The MCC was made effective on January 4, when the Commission announced the dates for ass...

Politicians cannot use religion or caste to appeal for votes, the Supreme Court ruled today. The verdict comes as communally-sensitive Uttar Pradesh waits for an announcement on when it will vote for its next government.

In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court today held that any appeal for votes on the ground of "religion, race, caste, community or language" amounted to "corrupt practice" under the election law provision.

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking review of its 2014 verdict banning use of bulls for jallikattu events in the state and bullock-cart races across the country, saying that there was no connection of jallikattu with the right to freedom of religion under the Consitution.

One cannot ask for votes in the name of religion and religion should be separated from the political process, said the Supreme Court, which is taking a re-look at the question of whether using Hindutva or Hinduism amounts during elections to exploitation of religious sentiments.

Empathising with the 'My name is Khan but I am not a terrorist' lament, the Supreme Court today said law cannot be abused to harass any person owning to his religion and acquitted 11 people, held guilty of terrorism in Gujarat.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to frame issues for deliberation regarding discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places, including Kerala's Sabarimala temple, on Monday.

Ayodhya News: A visit to Ayodhya in the 16th century by Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh religion, had a bearing on the judgement passed by the Supreme Court in the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute on Saturday.

The Supreme Court referred to books on subjects as diverse as history, culture, archaeology and religion in languages as varied as Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Turkish, French and English in its judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, but exercised caution in making deductions saying there were "dangers" in interpreting history.

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth has supported the Supreme Court's decision that allows entry of women of all ages to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, but cautioned against interference when it comes to religion and traditions. The actor spoke for the first time since the verdict and said he is all for gender equality, but "traditions must be fo...

Islam will collapse if prayer in mosque is not recognised as an integral part of the religion, the Supreme Court, which has resumed hearing the Babri Masjid-Ram Temple land dispute case, was told today. Rajiv Dhavan, who is representing one of the original litigants in this case from the Muslim side, said the top court's 1994 verdict had completely...

The incidents of cow vigilantism are not acceptable and it's for the states to ensure that such events don't happen, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said today.The Supreme Court, which was hearing petitions on cow vigilantism, also warned against linking mob violence to religion or caste and said "a victim is a victim".

Days after his controversial statement blaming Muslims for population growth, BJP lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj has been "censured" by the Election Commission, which said that it would take strict action against the MP if he violates the model code of conduct again. The MCC was made effective on January 4, when the Commission announced the dates for ass...

Politicians cannot use religion or caste to appeal for votes, the Supreme Court ruled today. The verdict comes as communally-sensitive Uttar Pradesh waits for an announcement on when it will vote for its next government.

In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court today held that any appeal for votes on the ground of "religion, race, caste, community or language" amounted to "corrupt practice" under the election law provision.

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking review of its 2014 verdict banning use of bulls for jallikattu events in the state and bullock-cart races across the country, saying that there was no connection of jallikattu with the right to freedom of religion under the Consitution.

One cannot ask for votes in the name of religion and religion should be separated from the political process, said the Supreme Court, which is taking a re-look at the question of whether using Hindutva or Hinduism amounts during elections to exploitation of religious sentiments.

Empathising with the 'My name is Khan but I am not a terrorist' lament, the Supreme Court today said law cannot be abused to harass any person owning to his religion and acquitted 11 people, held guilty of terrorism in Gujarat.