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High Court Review Raises Stakes on Jama Masjid Protection
Delhi’s historic Jama Masjid is at the center of a complex legal and administrative discourse following submissions to the Delhi High Court by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which noted that official protection status could substantially impact the monument’s operations and regulations. In its affidavit, the ASI clarified...
India and China Coordinate on LAC Patrols Amid Tensions
India and China have made significant strides towards de-escalating their long-standing military tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), as both sides agreed to coordinate border patrols. This comes after high-level diplomatic discussions aimed at restoring peace along the contested border areas. Despite these developments, defence experts caution...
Modi and Xi to Meet Amidst Border Breakthrough at BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS summit in Russia. This meeting comes shortly after a significant agreement was reached on military disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, ending a four-year standoff. The bilateral talks will...
Supreme Court Upholds Secularism as Core Constitutional Principle
India’s Supreme Court reiterated that secularism remains an integral part of the Constitution’s basic structure during hearings on Monday. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, leading the bench alongside Justice Sanjay Kumar, emphasized that several rulings affirm secularism’s position within the Constitution. This was highlighted in the context of petitions challenging the...
Supreme Court Stays Order for Closure of Madrassas Nationwide
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on the recommendation made by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which had urged the closure of government-funded or aided madrassas for not adhering to the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The decision comes amid widespread concern regarding the...
SC role as people’s court must be preserved: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud recently emphasized the distinct roles of the judiciary and the Parliament, stressing that the Supreme Court should not function as an opposition party within the parliamentary system. His remarks came amid significant discussions surrounding the judicial approach to matters of policy,...
