July 15, 2022
2 mins read

AIMPLB moves SC against pleas challenging Places of Worship Act

The application points out that considering the nature of legislation under the 1991 Act and the affirmation of the Act by the Supreme Court as being a reflection of the basic features of the Constitution…reports Asian Lite News

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court opposing challenges to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

“The Board has sought impleadment in two Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991,” AIMPLB General Secretary Moulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani said in a statement.

“The assailed Petitions relate to unsettling a law about which the Supreme Court has already stated that the said law is ‘the commitment of India to the equality of all religions’ and further stated that the Act ‘is an affirmation of the solemn duty which was cast upon the State to preserve and protect the equality of all faiths a an essential constitutional value, a norm which has the status of being a basic feature of the Constitution’,” the AIMPLB has submitted in its application. according to the statement.

The application points out that considering the nature of legislation under the 1991 Act and the affirmation of the Act by the Supreme Court as being a reflection of the basic features of the Constitution, granting indulgence to petitions such as the present ones, will only create problems on the ground rather than resolving the claims of the alleged violation of fundamental rights of the litigants “who have their political agenda on priority”.

Such disputes disturb the social fabric of society by polarising the people on the ground of religion particularly when the country has witnessed blood baths after the controversy erupted in respect of Babri Masjid, said AIMPLB in the statement.

“The purpose of the 1991 Act is to put an end to alleged claims relating to the places of worship. It has been further stressed that any dispute relating to a place of worship between different communities is highly sensitive and endangers the breach of public order and disturbs the peace and tranquillity of society,” the plea underlined.

ALSO READ: First I2U2 projects to boost agriculture, green energy in India

Previous Story

Kashmiri twin teen sisters selected for Wushu World Championship

Next Story

Not seeking separation, but meaningful autonomy: Dalai Lama

Latest from India News

India-EU Trade Talks Resume

The proposed India-EU FTA covers 23 policy areas, or chapters, of which at least two – market access and rules of origin – have yet to be resolved….reports Asian Lite News India

India Launches Relief Ops in Bhutan

The Royal Government of Bhutan has expressed sincere gratitude to the Indian Army…reports Asian Lite News Amid unprecedented floods caused by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, relentless rainfall has

Jaishankar Hints at Tariff Deal with US

Jaishankar explained that the ongoing trade tensions largely stem from the inability of both sides to reach a common ground on several issues….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on

Rajnath Singh Heads to Australia for Key Defence Talks

The visit comes at a historic moment when India and Australia commemorate five years of establishment of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…reports Asian Lite News Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Australia from

Starmer to Visit India on Wednesday

UK and India to cement strategic ties with new free trade agreement and deeper cooperation across defence, technology and climate Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India
Go toTop

Don't Miss

It’s time to dethrone BJP govt: KCR

Chandrasekhar Rao voiced concern over the growing unemployment, depreciation of

Russia confirms S-400 timely delivery to India

Top Russian official infoormed the delivery of the equipment for