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New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court has commenced hearing in the long-pending Sabarimala temple entry review along with a batch of connected matters, which raise significant constitutional questions concerning the scope of religious freedom, the doctrine of essential religious practices and the limits of judicial intervention in matters of faith. The nine-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising of Justices Joymalya Bagchi, B. V. Nagarathna, R. M ...Read More >
New Delhi: A nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Tuesday commenced hearing on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including Sabarimala temple of Keralam, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths. The Constitution bench comprises Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale, R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi. Ahead of the hearin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) A nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Tuesday commenced hearing on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including Sabarimala temple of Keralam, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths. The Constitution bench comprises Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale, R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi. Ahead o ...Read More >
The Supreme Court's decision to constitute a nine-judge bench for the Sabarimala review is not merely a procedural step to revive a long-pending constitutional reference. It is also a telling administrative signal from Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant -- one that brings together a carefully balanced cross-section of the court in terms of gender, religion, caste and regional representation to adjudicate a deeply sensitive dispute at the intersection of faith and fundamental rights. Notifi ...Read More >
THE ALL India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill recently passed by the Gujarat Assembly, describing it as constitutionally flawed, legally untenable, and fundamentally violative of religious freedom and civil liberties. Asserting that it would challenge legislation in the Gujarat High Court, the AIMPLB demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the UCC in both Uttarakhand and Gujarat, and called for a comprehensive constitutional rev ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) A nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is slated to hear on Tuesday the long-pending Sabarimala review matter, involving a batch of petitions raising significant constitutional questions on religious freedom and gender equality. As per the cause list published on the official website of the Supreme Court, the Constitution Bench, also comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna, M.M. Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Ku ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Monday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government over multiple issues, including minority rights, federal funding allocations, and the newly proposed three-language policy, asserting that the measures undermine the interests of the state and its people. The remarks come ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled in a single ...Read More >
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, he stated that the state government has made extensive arrangements in Nashik to manage large crowds at the Simhasta Kumbh Mela 2027 and ensure smooth arrangements for devotees. He emphasised that the Kumbh was a unique occasion where everyone participates equally and seeks spiritual purification through sacred rivers like the Ganga and Godavari. "No one asks about caste or beliefs; all come together in a spirit of unity," he ...Read More >
With an eye on the upcoming Tamil Nadu election, Chief Minister MK Stalin has sharpened his attack on the centre over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging its immediate withdrawal. In a letter dated April 3, Stalin flagged "serious concerns" over the new law, warning that it could disproportionately affect minority-run charitable institutions and trigger unrest among sections of the Christian community, a politicall ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Arun Nehru on Sunday expressed concern over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, stating that no Union Minister has clearly explained the purpose of the proposed legislation, further cautioning that the bill could potentially be used to target minority institutions. Speaking to ANI, Arun Nehru emphasised that the DMK is seeking clarity and formal assurances from the government. A ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Arun Nehru on Sunday expressed concern over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, stating that no Union Minister has clearly explained the purpose of the proposed legislation, further cautioning that the bill could potentially be used to target minority institutions. Speaking to ANI, Arun Nehru emphasised that the DMK is seeking clarity and formal assurances from the government. " ...Read More >
Amid relentless protests by the Opposition over concerns regarding minority rights and chokehold on NGOs, the BJP-led central government on Wednesday dropped a scheduled debate in Lok Sabha on a bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). According to sources cited by PTI news agency, the debate is unlikely to come up again during the Budget session of parliament, which is likely to conclude on Thursday. Opposition parties and minority organisations, including some church hea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Saturday notified the setting up of a nine-judge bench to review (re-examine) the long-pending Sabarimala temple entry matter, along with a batch of connected cases that raise larger constitutional questions on the scope and ambit of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths across the country. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi, B V Nagarathna, R Mahadevan, M M Sundresh ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday questioned the sincerity of the Congress party in addressing attacks on nuns and members of the Christian community in Chhattisgarh and other north Indian states. In a social media post, he said that when nuns were attacked in Chhattisgarh, Left national and state leaders rushed to support the victims, and some Congress leaders from Kerala also visited. However, the state unit of Congress, which is the principal opposition party in ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Welcoming the passage of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, National Woman President of Vishva Hindu Raksha Parishad Yamuna Pathak on Saturday said a modern democracy cannot sustain different legal standards based solely on religion. She added that the UCC Bill reflects a constitutional vision aimed at ensuring equality before the law, rather than imposing uniformity. Speaking to ANI here, Yamuna Pathak said, "We support the UCC bill passed ...Read More >
The All India Catholic Union has demanded the complete withdrawal of the FCRA Amendment Bill, alleging it targets minorities and infringes constitutional rights. The body also called for assurances, policy review and stronger action against violence and discrimination New Delhi: The All India Catholic Union (AICU) on Friday demanded the complete withdrawal of the FCRA Amendment Bill and said the Christian community "cannot be fully satisfied" until it is scrapped entirely. The union said in a ...Read More >
Mumbai: The All India Catholic Union (AICU) has called for the complete withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, expressing deep concern over its alleged implications for religious freedom and institutional autonomy. No Mere Deferral In a press statement issued on Friday, the AICU said the Christian community would not be satisfied with a mere deferral of the Bill and demanded its full withdrawal from Parliament. The organisation also urged the Union Government ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence from April 7 the final hearing on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including Sabarimala Temple, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths. According to the apex court's cause list of April 7, the nine-judge Constitution bench will comprise Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind ...Read More >
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the "uniformity" of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, which was passed in the Gujarat Assembly on March 24, stating that the Scheduled Tribes (ST) were exempted from it. Speaking with media persons in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4, Owaisi sought to know if there was anybody who had seen the Justice Ranjana Desai report and what its findings were, based on which the Bill was drafted. Owaisi observed ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 4 (PTI) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said the Uniform Civil Code Bill and the amendment to the Disturbed Areas Act passed recently by the Gujarat assembly are unconstitutional. After a marathon debate of more than seven hours, the Gujarat assembly last week passed the UCC Bill that seeks to put in place a common legal framework to govern marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. It stipu ...Read More >
Kochi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that he is "afraid" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect his children. Addressing an election rally in Fort Kochi, Rahul claimed that the CM was "compromised" by corruption and made an apparent reference to the Exalogic case allegedly involving his daughter, without naming anyone. The case involves allegations of illegal financial transactions between Cochi ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally in Nagercoil for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000, said, "Hereafter, the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Reiterating the DMK's strong opposition to the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, party MP and senior advocate P Wilson on Saturday termed the legislation "draconian" and warned of its potential impact on minority and charitable institutions. Addressing reporters, Wilson said the BJP-led Centre had attempted to push the bill but temporarily held back due to political pressure from poll-bound states. Also Read | Will Risin ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Reiterating the DMK's strong opposition to the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, party MP and senior advocate P Wilson on Saturday termed the legislation "draconian" and warned of its potential impact on minority and charitable institutions. Addressing reporters, Wilson said the BJP-led Centre had attempted to push the bill but temporarily held back due to political pressure from poll-bound states. "The BJP government ha ...Read More >
Kanyakumari : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Saturday said the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 targets minority communities and threatens religious freedom. He expressed concern that thousands of Christian schools and colleges could be affected and accused the Centre of using Prime Minister Modi's attendance at Christian events as a mere eyewash. While addressing a rally in Nagercoil, the Tamil Nadu CM said, "Minority ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, campaigning ahead of the state assembly elections, on Saturday slammed the Union government's proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging it targets minorities, particularly Christians.Also Read | 'Anxiety among minorities': Shashi Tharoor questions FCRA Ammendment BillThe FCRA bill could not be taken up for discussion in the Lok Sabha due to opposition protests. The BJP-led Centre has defended the legislation, wi ...Read More >
Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 4 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President MK Stalin on Saturday said the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 targets minority communities and threatens religious freedom. He expressed concern that thousands of Christian schools and colleges could be affected and accused the Centre of using Prime Minister Modi's attendance at Christian events as a mere eyewash. While addressing a rally in Nagercoil ...Read More >
Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally here, Stalin alleged that the BJP-led Centre failed to protect Tamil Nadu fishermen and it has failed in its foreign policy. Furthermore, the Dravidian party chief alleged that PM Modi has created a situation of no influenc ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the Sabarimala review proceedings, contending that courts should not determine essential religious practices. A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is scheduled to begin final hearings on April 7 on petitions concerning entry of women into religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom across faiths. In its plea, the organisation said co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Courts should not determine essential religious practices as they are a matter of faith held to be sacred by the followers of a religion, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has told the Supreme Court while seeking to intervene in the upcoming Sabarimala review proceedings. A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to commence the final hearing on April 7 on petitions relating to discrimination against women at religious places, including the ...Read More >
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