Teesta Setalvad vs Union of India — Hindutva definition judgment review petition

Updates

1. News25 Oct 2016

   Supreme Court says it won't reconsider 1995 judgment defining Hindutva as 'way of life'

   India News: NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that it won't reconsider its 1995 judgment in which it defined Hindutva a "a way of life and not a...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court refused a request to review its past decision on defining Hindutva.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the judicial body that made this decision regarding Teesta Setalvad and the Union of India.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Oct 2016.

   Why:

   The court decided not to reconsider its 1995 judgment that described Hindutva as a way of life.

   What it means:

   The previous definition of Hindutva will remain in place as the court will not review the matter.

   The Times of India
2. News25 Oct 2016

   SC declines to go into Hindutva verdict

   The Supreme Court declined a plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad to check the “devastating consequences” of its 1995 judgment defining Hindutva or...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court refused to review its past judgment regarding the definition of Hindutva.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court that made the decision regarding a petition filed by Teesta Setalvad.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Oct 2016.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court declined to look into the matter because it decided not to revisit the earlier ruling.

   What it means:

   The previous judgment on the definition of Hindutva stands and the court will not change its position.

   The Hindu