Muslims

Pakistan Church Vandalism: Blasphemy Allegations Spark Attacks on 4 Churches

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Pakistan

A wave of violence has swept through Pakistan’s Punjab region, with mobs vandalizing four churches and other structures amid blasphemy allegations. The incident has left the Christian community distressed, as the attack involved desecration of Bibles and alleged torture of Christians. The Moderator Bishop of the Church of Pakistan has called for immediate action and … Read more

SC to set up 5-judge bench to hear pleas challenging polygamy, ‘nikah halala’ among Muslims

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SC to set up 5-judge bench to hear pleas challenging polygamy, 'nikah halala' among Muslims

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said that it will set up a fresh five-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and ‘nikah halala’ practice among Muslims. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha took note of the submissions of lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, who has filed … Read more