Taking a strong exception to the general practice adopted by litigants mentioning their religion or caste along with their names, the apex court has recently directed all the courts across the country to shun the practice and comply with its order
The row over Bengaluru and Hubbali Idgahs is another example of the centrality of religion in our lives and how it can be used for political purposes. What does the Constitution say about this?
A Delhi Court has observed, "saying Christianity and Allopathy are same and is a gift of western world would be the ‘most inaccurate assertion’…responsibility to act cautiously rests heavily on the shoulder of person who is having higher position. Even his casual remarks have great impact on the society”
The Joint Commissioner for Government Examinations rejected the application, stating that the petitioner can produce the Gazette notification as there is no provision or practice or rules providing for correction in the School Leaving Certificate.
Two petitions have sought gender and religion-neutral laws in adoption and guardianship and for divorce and alimony in tune with the spirit of the Constitution after considering international laws as well.