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Is shouting "Jai Shri Ram" inside mosque an offence? Supreme Court to decide
Update / Judgement Date
15 Dec 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Supreme Court is set to decide whether shouting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque constitutes an offense. The case stems from a dispute in which the expression was made in a mosque, leading to a petition questioning whether it violated religious sentiments or laws. The petitioners argue that the phrase could cause religious tensions, while the respondents maintain it is simply a slogan and not offensive. The Court’s decision will have wider implications on the freedom of expression, religious tolerance, and the limitations of such expressions in sensitive contexts like places of worship.