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Gyanvapi Mosque: SC Says Shiv Lingam To Be Protected Without Restricting Muslims’ Rights
Justices Chandrachud and Narasimha, both previously involved in the Ayodhya Title Dispute, strive for 'balance' in the Gyanvapi mosque case.
17th May 2022
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Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute
Pending
Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Varanasi v. Rakhi Singh and Ors
The SC will decide if the Varanasi Civil Court’s Order allowing a videographic survey into the origins of the Gyanvapi Mosque violates the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
MoreNext Hearing: May 20, 2022
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Ayodhya Title Dispute
Decided
M Siddiq v Mahant Suresh Das
The Court overturned the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment that divided the title to the Babri Masjid / Ram Janmabhoomi site. It awarded the title to the deity, Shri Ram Virajman.
MoreLast Updated: 20191212
Bench:Ranjan Gogoi CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud J, Abdul Nazeer J, Ashok Bhushan J
Sabarimala Temple Entry
Decided
Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v State of Kerala
The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the Sabarimala Temple's custom of prohibiting women in their 'menstruating years' from entering.
MoreLast Updated: 20191114
Bench:A.M. Khanwilkar J, D.Y. Chandrachud J, Rohinton Nariman J, Ranjan Gogoi CJI, Indu Malhotra J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether laws on succession and inheritance must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved.
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Last Updated: 20210923
Gujarat Shrine Restoration
Decided
State of Gujarat v Islamic Relief Committee of Gujarat
The Court held that diversion of tax proceeds for restoring religious shrines destroyed even due to State's negligence violates the principles of Secularism. The court underlined a conception of Secularism based on Strict Separation principle. Additionally, the court further hinted that compensation can be sought only for violation of Right to Life and not for other fundamental rights.
MoreLast Updated: 20180829
Bench:P.C. Pant J, Dipak Misra CJI
Triple Talaq
Decided
Shayara Bano v Union of India
A Constitution Bench has declared that the practice of instantaneous Triple Talaq is unconstitutional.
MoreLast Updated: 20180919
Bench:Rohinton Nariman J, U.U. Lalit J, Abdul Nazeer J, Jagdish Singh Khehar CJI, Kurian Joseph J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether the laws on adoption and guardianship must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved.
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Citizenship Amendment Act
Pending
Indian Union Muslim League v Union of India
The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
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Last Updated: 20210607
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 2(f) of The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act, 2004 and Section 2(c) of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 is constitutionally valid.
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Last Updated: 20200810
Bench:S.K. Kaul J, M.M. Sundresh J