A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is scheduled to hear the consolidated petitions on February ...

The Indian National Congress (INC), through its general secretary K.C. Venugopal, moved the Supreme Court to intervene in a pending challenge to the Places of Worship Act of 1991, quoting that ...

The party noted that the Act was part of its election manifesto in 1991, highlighting its long-standing commitment to protecting India's secular identity.

The petitions filed had challenged the constitutional validity of Sections 2, 3, 4 of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991, which it said violates the principles of secularism and the ...

The Indian National Congress has filed an application in the Supreme Court opposing the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The ...

The Places of Worship Act (POWA) was enacted by the Parliament, as it reflected the mandate of the Indian populace, said the Congress adding that the Act is essential to safeguard secularism in India.

NEW DELHI: The Indian National Congress (INC) has moved the Supreme Court to oppose a series of petitions challenging provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.