SC Orders Karnataka Govt to Ensure ‘Thug Life’ Release Amid Language Row
The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government to ensure the smooth release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life, warning against any unlawful obstruction. The state assured the court it would provide protection, despite ongoing protests over Haasan's remarks on the Kannada language. While pro-Kannada groups demand an apology, the film’s Karnataka distributor has opted out of releasing it, citing weak box office prospects.
Ballia Horror: Man Stripped, Brutally Thrashed by Four in Viral Video; Police Issue Warrants
A shocking video from Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district has gone viral, showing a man being stripped and brutally beaten by a group of men. The incident, which occurred in March, resurfaced after the video surfaced online on Tuesday. Police have now intensified efforts to arrest the accused, with non-bailable warrants issued. The victim, Abhishek Rajbhar, was allegedly abducted, thrashed, and threatened with death. A case has been registered against four men under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
SC Rejects Delhi Waqf Board’s Claim Over Shahdara Property, Acknowledges Long-Standing Gurudwara
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Delhi Waqf Board’s claim over a Shahdara property, emphasizing that a fully functional Gurudwara has existed there since 1947. Upholding a 2010 Delhi High Court ruling, the bench stated, “There is a Gurudwara, let it be,” urging the Waqf Board to relinquish its claim.
SC Reserves Verdict on Waqf Law Challenge, Highlights Role of Charity in Multiple Religions
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the amended Waqf Act, after a three-day hearing that centered on whether waqf is an essential Islamic religious practice or a charitable function subject to state regulation. Chief Justice BR Gavai remarked that religious charity is not unique to Islam, citing similar traditions in Hinduism and Christianity. Petitioners argued the new law infringes on fundamental rights, particularly by allowing non-Muslim members on Waqf Boards and requiring proof of religious practice for donations. The government, meanwhile, defended the law as a step toward transparency and secular accountability.
SC Hears Pleas Challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, Highlights Presumption of Constitutionality
“There is a presumption of constitutionality for statutes. Courts can’t interfere unless a glaring case is made out. That’s what we have been taught since law school,” remarked Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as the Supreme Court began hearing petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal countered, warning that the amendments could cause “irreparable damage” by enabling state authorities to take over waqf properties without due process. “This law is not protecting waqf, it is designed to capture it,” he argued, urging the court to consider the broader constitutional implications of the amendments.
