SC rejects plea for ban on naming mosques after Babur
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Why in news
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a ban on naming mosques after the Mughal emperor Babur, rejecting a plea for judicial restraint on such references.
Background
The Supreme Court, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, dismissed a petition filed by Devki Nandan Pandey. The petition sought to ban the use of the name 'Babri Masjid' or references to Babur, naming the Union government and various states as respondents.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Supreme Court dismissed the plea regarding the naming of mosques after Babur.
- FactThe 2019 ruling directed the Centre to allot five acres of land to the Sunni Waqf Board for a new mosque.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the judiciary in balancing religious sentiments with the principles of secularism and freedom of expression in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial restraint: Balancing the right to religious expression against potential communal friction
- Secularism vs. Historical Narrative: Managing the public discourse on Mughal history and religious sites
Keywords: Judicial restraint · Secularism · Communal harmony · Freedom of expression · Historical narrative
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