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SC Daily Update: Day 2 of Hijab Hearings, Onus Placed on State to Accommodate Religious Practices
Plea for the case to be heard by a larger Bench, as it involves constitutional questions about accommodations for religious practices.
7th Sep 2022
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The Karnataka HC Hijab Decision and the Politics Of Citation
DESK BRIEF: Did the Karnataka High Court cite any Muslim women in its Judgment upholding the hijab ban?
26th Mar 2022
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Rath Yatra: Forging a New Path for Article 25?
Challenge against conducting Rath Yatra festival unsuccessful.
24th Jun 2020
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Petition inspired by Sabarimala – I
After the Sabarimala judgment various petitions were filed demanding entry into mosques for Muslim women.
15th May 2020
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Essential Religious Practices: Court in Review
The essential religious practices (ERP) doctrine governs which religious practices are protected under Arts. 25 & 26 of the Constitution
4th Sep 2017
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In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.
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Bench:B.R. Gavai J, A.G. Masih J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prevents the conversion of the religious character of places of worship.
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Last Updated: 20201028
Bench:Sanjiv Khanna CJI, P.V. Sanjay Kumar J, K.V. Viswanathan J
Citizens for Justice and Peace v State of Uttar Pradesh
The Court will decide if the anti-conversion laws passed by multiple States including Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are constitutionally valid.
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Last Updated: 20200511