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14 Locations Searched Across UP and Mumbai In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday launched coordinated raids at 14 different locations , intensifying its probe into the high-profile Chhangur Baba religious conversion case . The raids began at 5 AM and covered 12 premises in Utraula (Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh) and 2 locations in Mumbai . These actions are part of an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) , following allegations of large-scale illegal religious conversions , foreign funding misuse , and activities that could threaten communal harmony and national security . ECIR Registered, ₹106 Crore Under Scanner The ED registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba on July 9 , citing serious financial and national security concerns. As per official sources: Chhangur Baba is alleged to have received ₹106 crore , mostly from Middle East-based sources . The ...

  Congress Moves Supreme Court Seeking Intervention in 1991 Places of Worship Act Cases Introduction The Indian National Congress (INC) recently approached the Supreme Court, seeking intervention in cases challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 . The Act, which preserves the religious character of places of worship as they stood on August 15, 1947 , has been the subject of multiple legal disputes. The Congress emphasized its pivotal role in enacting the law and its commitment to defending the secular fabric of India. Background of the 1991 Places of Worship Act (POWA) The Places of Worship Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1991 to: Prohibit the conversion of any place of worship from its original religious character. Preserve the status quo of religious structures as they existed on August 15, 1947. Impose strict penalties for any violations of the Act. The legislation exempted the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid ...

  Sambhal Dispute: Supreme Court Intervenes on Controversial Well Outside Mosque In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India directed the Sambhal Nagar Palika in Uttar Pradesh not to act on its notice concerning a well situated outside the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. This direction, issued on Friday, aims to ensure the maintenance of peace and status quo in the area. SC Stresses on Maintaining Harmony A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, asking it to submit a status report within two weeks . This was in response to an application filed by the Committee of Management of Shahi Jama Masjid, which raised concerns over the potential misuse of the well for purposes other than its original intent. Mosque Committee’s Appeal The committee requested the District Magistrate to maintain the status quo concerning the private well located near the mosque’s entrance. Senior advoca...

SC Tags Owaisi's Plea for Enforcement of Places of Worship Act with Pending Cases The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's plea on February 17 , alongside a series of petitions challenging and seeking strict enforcement of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 . Here’s a detailed analysis of the legal and communal implications of this case: What is the Places of Worship Act, 1991? The Act is a legislative measure that aims to preserve the character of all religious places as they existed on August 15, 1947 . Key provisions include: Section 3: Prohibits the conversion of any place of worship into one of a different religious character. Section 4: Bars the filing of suits or legal proceedings seeking such conversion for places of worship existing as of August 15, 1947. The Act imposes strict penalties for violations and seeks to maintain communal harmony by freezing the religious character of places of worship. ...