Ashwini Upadhyay vs Union of India — PIL on black magic and religious conversion

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1. News9 Apr 2021

   “Publicity Interest Litigation that too of a harmful kind”, says SC, dismissing PIL seeking to control black magic, religious conversion by intimidation, threats

   THE Supreme Court Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay seeking directions to the Central and state...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has dismissed a case that asked for strict laws against black magic and forced religious conversions. The judges described the petition as a harmful publicity stunt rather than a genuine effort to help the public. By rejecting it, the court effectively told the petitioner that this matter was not a suitable legal challenge. The decision means the court will not intervene in these issues based on this specific request.

   theleaflet.in
2. News1 Apr 2021

   Politicians entitled to file PILs: SC

   The Supreme Court has said judges need not read political motives or prejudice into a PIL petition merely because the person who filed it is a politician.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has clarified that politicians are allowed to file public interest litigations, which are legal cases brought to court to protect the public good. In this specific case involving laws against religious conversion and superstition, the court ruled that an individual's profession does not stop them from raising legal concerns on behalf of the public. This means the case can now move forward despite the petitioner being a politician.

   thehindu.com