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.
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.