Religion And Law
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Assam’s land sale ban between Hindus and Muslims may be unconstitutional – but it’s happening anyway
Scroll found that the bar on inter-faith land sales has already been unofficial policy in Barpeta district since 2019.
Vineet Bhalla & Rokibuz Zaman
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Kerala HC upholds condition that Sabarimala temple chief priest must be Malayali Brahmin
The court rejected the petitioners’ argument that the caste criterion for the post would amount to untouchability.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court refuses to stay Allahabad HC order allowing survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah mosque
A division bench said that the mosque committee can approach the top court if any adverse order is passed in the matter.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Uttar Pradesh bans sale of halal-certified products, says they may lead to unfair financial benefits
However, the ban will not apply to food products manufactured for export.
Scroll Staff
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Image of Jesus Christ in house doesn’t signify residents have converted to Christianity: Bombay HC
The bench called a vigilance report, which stated that the petitioner’s family had adopted the religion, a ‘figment of the officer’s imagination’.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court refuses to order scientific survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah mosque
Hindu litigants have sought such a survey, claiming that the mosque was built over the birthplace of the Hindu deity Krishna.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Distributing Bible is not an ‘allurement for religious conversion’, says Allahabad High Court
Justice Shamim Ahmad stated that only a person who has been converted or his family can lodge a complaint related to forced conversion.
Scroll Staff
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Allahabad HC orders transfer of all petitions in Shahi Idgah case to itself
The applicants claim that the mosque is built over the birthplace of the Hindu deity Krishna.
Scroll Staff
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Allahabad HC directs trial court to hear Shahi Idgah suit ignoring district judge’s observation
The district judge had last year overturned a trial court order, restoring the suit seeking removal of the mosque, and commented on the merits of the case.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Mathura: Fresh plea seeks presence of ASI official during Shahi Idgah survey
Meanwhile, the Shahi Idgah committee has objected to the court order allowing the survey.
Scroll Staff
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Mathura: Shahi Idgah mosque files objection against court’s survey order
The order was passed by a civil court on a plea claiming that the mosque was built over the birthplace of the deity Krishna.
Scroll Staff
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Mathura court orders survey of city’s Shahi Idgah mosque
The survey will be carried out by court officials and submitted by January 20.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad