Keeping Pace with Legal Change
On March 14, 2025, a fire at Justice Yashwant Varma’s Delhi residence revealed burnt currency notes, prompting a Supreme Court inquiry. The CJI formed a three-member panel to investigate, amid Varma’s denial and past links to the 2018 Simbhaoli Sugar Mill fraud. His transfer to Allahabad High Court remains independent.
The legal profession in India is held to high ethical standards, emphasizing integrity, impartiality, and dedication to justice. Advocates are expected to serve society by upholding the law, rather than engaging in commercial activities that could compromise their objectivity and the profession’s dignity.
The Public Worship Act of 1991 in India is enacted for preserving the religious character of places of worship as on India’s Independence Day. This paper analyses the import of the Act in contemporary legal debates and focuses on its historical context, legal controversies, and its contribution to communal harmony. Examining judicial interpretations and debates that continue, this paper discusses the impact of the Act on religious freedom and secularism. It ends by analyzing whether the Act was successful in curbing religious disputes and providing possible reforms for today’s issues.
