Allahabad HC says Places of Worship Act is not an absolute bar on defining religious character of a site. This opens a new line of debate. It’s imperative to distinguish between right to worship pleas and stealthy attempts at altering a site’s status. The courts must tie the loose ends.
In light of this, it is essential to consider the implications of the Places of Worship Act and how it interacts with ongoing legal disputes regarding religious sites.
Judiciary’s image suffering due to Kolkata protests. It undermines system’s moral authority
The image of the judiciary is suffering as a result of a Calcutta High Court judge’s order to arrest a lawyer from the courtroom and protests that followed. Harmony between the bar and bench is a cornerstone of judicial functioning. The latest incident undermines the moral authority of the system.