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Monday, December 23, 2024, 1:48 pm

Monday, December 23, 2024, 1:48 pm

A Step Toward Judicial Prudence: Upholding the Sanctity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991

A Step Toward Judicial Prudence: Upholding the Sanctity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991

  The Supreme Court has taken a commendable step by issuing a directive to all lower courts, restraining them from entertaining petitions that contravene the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This landmark legislation, designed to preserve communal harmony, bars any alteration to the status of religious places as they stood on August 15, … Read more

 Supreme Court found no reason to undermine trust in electronic voting machines, which is heartening.

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The Supreme Court of India rejected the petition for 100% verification of the paper trail left by electronic voting machines. This is not surprising given that there is no proof that the current verification mechanism has any flaws. The Bench’s two concurring judgements highlight the judiciary’s trust in the electoral process, particularly with the implementation … Read more