fundamental rights protection
Madras High Court Upholds Religious Equality: Hindu Group Allowed to Use Public Ground Previously Reserved for Christian Events
Nov 01, 2025 12:43 am CST
The Madras High Court has ruled in favor of religious equality by allowing a Hindu group to conduct Annadhanam on a public ground in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul district that had been exclusively used for Christian Easter celebrations for over a century. Justice GR Swaminathan emphasized that government-owned public spaces must be available to all communities without discrimination, stating that exclusion based solely on religious grounds violates Article 15 of the Constitution.
CBI Takes Over Karur Stampede Investigation: Supreme Court Appoints Supervisory Committee Following 41 Deaths
Oct 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has assumed control of the Karur stampede case investigation, where 41 people died during actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally on September 27. The Supreme Court ordered this transfer following a petition for independent inquiry and established a three-member supervisory committee headed by former justice Ajay Rastogi. The court emphasized the need for impartial investigation to restore public trust in the criminal justice system, citing the incident's national impact and concerns over political influence affecting the investigation process.
Chief Justice Gavai: Courts as Moral Conscience of Constitution Protecting Democracy and Fundamental Rights
Oct 24, 2025 01:14 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivers a powerful lecture in Bhutan emphasizing the judiciary's role as the moral conscience of the Constitution, highlighting how courts safeguard democracy, protect fundamental rights, and ensure power accountability while exploring constitutional connections between India and Bhutan.