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  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 ...

Opposition to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in India: State Perspectives State Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage: The Central government has informed the Supreme Court about the opposition from Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan regarding the legalization of same-sex marriages in India. This disclosure emerged during a hearing before a five-judge Constitution bench addressing petitions advocating for marriage equality rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. Responses from State Governments: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, revealed that these states conveyed their stance in response to the Union government's inquiry on the issue of same-sex marriage. The Centre had sent a letter to all states on April 18, soliciting their opinions on the matter. Divergent State Views: Among the states that responded, Assam, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh opposed the legalization of same-sex marriage. Conversely, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, and Sikkim requested additional t...