Religious Extremism — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark judgment by a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court significantly strengthened the secular fabric of India. It held that secularism is a basic feature of the…

Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt

1954

This case is foundational for interpreting Article 26 of the Constitution, which grants religious denominations the right to manage their own affairs in matters of religion. The…

Ismail Faruqui v. Union of India

1994

This case dealt with the acquisition of the disputed site in Ayodhya by the Central Government. The Supreme Court held that a mosque is not an essential part of the practice of…

Shayara Bano v. Union of India

2017

This landmark judgment declared the practice of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, by a 3:2 majority, held that instant triple talaq…

National Investigation Agency v. Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali

2019

This Supreme Court judgment significantly impacted the interpretation of bail provisions under the UAPA, particularly Section 43D(5). The Court held that for granting bail, the…