Hello friends, Recently, the Supreme Court has talked about considering several new petitions raised regarding the validity of the ‘Sthal Pooja Act 1991. This law says that the form of worship of any religious place in the country will remain the same as it was on 15 August 1947. But now many new petitions are being filed regarding this law, and the Supreme Court is preparing to reconsider it.

Sthal Pooja Act: Why has it become a topic of discussion?

This matter has been going on in the Supreme Court for a long time and some time ago in December 2024, the court issued an order in which the hearing of about 18 cases was stayed. These cases were specifically against mosques that were accused of historical religious conversion, such as the Gyanvapi Mosque and the Shahi Idgah Mosque. This order has given rise to a new debate, as many people consider it to be promoting religious disagreement.

Increasing pressure of petitions

Recently, many prominent political leaders have expressed their concern about this law. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Samajwadi Party leader Imran Chaudhary have filed these petitions, in which they have demanded that the 1991 law be strictly followed. Chaudhary said in his petition that this legal action is increasing against mosques and dargahs, which may threaten the communal harmony and secularism of the country.

Is this law against the Constitution?

On the other hand, Ashwini Upadhyay and other petitioners have challenged some sections of this law. They say that there are some provisions in this law that restrict judicial remedies, preventing religious places from returning to their original form again. These petitions claim that this law violates the fundamental rights of individuals and religious groups.

Supreme Court’s tough stand

The Supreme Court, while considering these petitions, said that due to so many cases before the court, it may be difficult to hear all of them. Commenting on this, the Chief Justice said, “This matter is very complex and it will take a lot of time to hear it. We will have a detailed hearing on it soon, probably in March.” The Supreme Court also said that a decision will be taken on the validity of sections 3 and 4 of this law, which have become the subject of central controversy so far.

Finally, what will be the outcome of this case?

Now it will be interesting to see what the Supreme Court decides on this matter. This dispute can have a profound impact on society, as it is related to the identity and importance of religious places. At present, the court has reiterated its old order and said that the issue will be heard soon. This matter is very important from a religious, legal and communal point of view. The decision of the Supreme Court on this can have a profound impact on the communal situation of the country. In such a situation, we should look at it with patience and understanding, so that we can maintain collective harmony among all.

Disclaimer: The information given in this article is for informational purposes only. Please consult an expert before taking any legal action based on this.

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