Shankaracharya Parishad’s demand for a ban on non-Hindus’ entry to Char Dham shrine areas is perverse. Attacks on Hindu processions elsewhere can’t be the basis of imaginary threats to Char Dham from non-Hindus. The Shankaracharya Parishad should understand Hinduism doesn’t espouse exclusionary practices. Uttarakhand government should summarily dismiss this demand.
SC decision on ‘vulnerable witness’ key judicial reform. Will improve trial outcomes
Supreme Court’s decisions to expand the definition of ‘vulnerable witness’ to include civil and juvenile justice cases is important judicial reform. Witnesses are crucial to justice delivery and their sensitive engagement. A safe and secure court environment can help improve the quality of deposition and the outcome of a trial.