The real challenge today is not whether Muslim women can succeed while wearing hijab, but whether society is willing to respect a woman’s right to define dignity on her own terms
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its order on petitions concerning gender discrimination in religious places, including Sabarimala entry rules. The case examines the scope of religious freedom, constitutional morality, and judicial review across multiple faith practices in India
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind welcomed Karnataka’s decision permitting students to wear hijab and other faith-based symbols in educational institutions. The group said the move protects religious freedom and educational rights, urging smooth implementation to ensure peaceful and inclusive campus environments for students
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking permission for regular Namaz at a Sambhal property, ruling that religious freedom under Articles 25–26 does not permit converting private or public land into unregulated congregational spaces affecting public order
The Supreme Court questioned whether non-believers can claim entry rights to the Sabarimala temple, emphasizing that the court must distinguish between devotees and non-devotees. A nine-judge bench is currently reviewing the scope of religious freedom and gender discrimination in religious places
A fresh controversy has emerged in Bengaluru after a CET candidate was allegedly asked to remove his sacred thread before entering the exam hall. The BJP has criticised the Karnataka government, calling it an attack on Hindu religious practices
The Supreme Court of India said it can review State actions restricting religious practices in the name of reform, despite limits on judicial review, during hearings in the Sabarimala temple case on balancing faith and fundamental rights
Unfortunately, the past few years in India have seen attempts to dilute constitutional values, undermine the independence of the institutions and erode the powers of the States
A controversy erupted after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing Vande Mataram would be mandatory in all schools. Maulana Haleem Ullah Kasmi urged Muslims to withdraw their children from schools, calling the move an attack on religious freedom
New Delhi: India Friday rejected its criticism it in a US State Department report on religious freedom, saying it is unfortunate that “vote bank politics is being practised in international relations”. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the observation on India in the report is based on “motivated inputs and biased views”. The annual […]
Human rights activists say the practice has accelerated during lockdowns, when girls are out of school and more visible, bride traffickers are more active on the Internet and families are more in debt
