Centre Suggests Removal Of PILs As Concept, Supreme Court Says It Exercises Caution

Centre Suggests Removal Of PILs As Concept, Supreme Court Says It Exercises Caution

Last Updated:April 08, 2026, 11:29 pm IST The issue arose while discussing Sabarimala review petitions, where Justice BV Nagarathana questioned why petitions filed by non-devotees were admitted. Supreme Court Of India (PTI) The central government on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to consider removing public interest litigation (PIL) as a legal concept, saying it has…

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Who Owns Waqf; Is It Secular? Supreme Court Debates New Law Sparking Big Questions

Who Owns Waqf; Is It Secular? Supreme Court Debates New Law Sparking Big Questions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today heard the petitions, challenging the recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act. It sought to know from senior lawyers representing different petitioners impact (if any) of the new legislation on religious freedom and control of Muslims over endowed property. As the hearing began, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal led the charge. He…

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