Satya Prakash

New Delhi

Legal Editor, The Tribune. Columnist. Poet. Public Speaker. Media Trainer. Ex Legal Editor, Hindustan Times. Ex PTI, Akashvani. Views personal.

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Explainer: Why SC ruling snubs language chauvinists

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

In dismissing a petition challenging the use of Urdu on the signboard of a municipal council building in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court has sent out a clear and loud message to language chauvinists. “Language is a medium for exchange of ideas that brings people holding diverse views and beliefs closer and it should not become a cause of their division,” a Bench led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said. It also included Justice K Vinod Chandran. MISCONCEPTIONSThe Bench said, “Language is not religion.
SC gives govt week to reply after it vows not to denotify Waqf assets

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

The Centre on Thursday categorically told the Supreme Court that it will not appoint any non-Muslims to Waqf councils and boards as per the provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act-2025 or denotify existing Waqf properties, including Waqf-by-user or Waqf-by-deed already declared by notification or gazetted.
Can Muslims opt for secular succession law instead of Shariat? SC to examine

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine the issue whether a person born as a Muslim can be governed by the Indian Succession Act, a secular law, instead of Shariat even if he/she has not renounced Islam.
Will Muslims also find place on Hindu boards, SC asks Centre

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

Home / India / Will Muslims also find place on Hindu boards, SC asks CentreAmid violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act-2025 in West Bengal and other states, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed to stay some of its key provisions, including the power to denotify properties declared as Waqf by courts and inclusion of non-Muslims in central Waqf councils and boards.
Justice Gavai to be next CJI, will take oath on May 14

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

Home / India / Justice Gavai to be next CJI, will take oath on May 14Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended to the Centre to appoint Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as the next CJI. Justice Gavai will become the 52nd CJI following the retirement of Justice Khanna on May 13. He would be administered the oath of office on May 14 after the Centre notifies his appointment.
BJP planned riots during Ram Navami, but failed; Waqf Act against federal structure of country: Mamata Banerjee

1 week ago | news9live.com | Satya Prakash

India News West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to incite violence during Ram Navami in the state, but failed. Banerjee was speaking at a meeting with Imams in the state capital. “BJP planned to engineer riots during Ram Navami, but failed; I will not allow division of people, I want unity.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna recommends appointment of Justice B R Gavai as next CJI

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

Home / India / CJI Sanjiv Khanna recommends Justice B R Gavai as his successorChief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday recommended to the Centre to appoint Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai — the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court — as the next CJI. Justice Gavai is all set to become the 52nd CJI following the retirement of Justice Khanna on May 13. He would be administered the oath of office as the next CJI on May 14 after the Centre notifies his appointment.
Supreme Court begins hearing pleas against Waqf (Amendment) Act

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

Home / India / Waqf case: Would Muslims be part of Hindu trusts? SC asks CentreAmid violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in West Bengal and other states, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed to stay some of its key provisions, including the power to de-notify properties declared as waqf by courts and inclusion of non-Muslims in central Waqf councils and boards. “Ordinarily, courts do not interfere at the admission stage when a law is passed.
Language brings people closer: SC upholds Maharashtra signboard in Urdu - The Tribune

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

Home / India / 'Language brings people closer': SC upholds Maharashtra signboard in UrduDescribing Urdu as “the finest specimen of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb” in India, the Supreme Court has upheld the use of Urdu on the signboard of Patur Municipal Council building in Akola district of Maharashtra.
SC raps court over rape victim ‘invited trouble’ remark

1 week ago | tribuneindia.com | Satya Prakash

+Home / Nation / SC raps Allahabad High Court over rape victim ‘invited trouble’ remarkHC had earlier drawn top court ire over comments in rape bid caseThe Supreme Court on Tuesday took strong exception to the Allahabad High Court’s “complainant herself invited trouble” remarks in a rape case.