'India a Secular Country': Gauhati High Court Expresses Strong Reservations About PIL Seeking Separate Prayer Room for Muslims at Guwahati Airport
The petitioner, who appeared in person, was probed by a Bench comprising Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund on what public damage would be avoided by creating a separate prayer room.
The Gauhati High Court voiced significant doubts on Friday over a public interest litigation (PIL) requesting a separate prayer room for Muslims at Guwahati Airport. The petitioner, who appeared in person, was probed by a Bench comprising Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund on what public damage would be avoided by creating a separate prayer room. The court also questioned if not establishing such prayer rooms would infringe any basic rights. 'God Is There Everywhere': Kerala High Court Refuses To Allow Muslim Community to Build New Mosque.
HC on Prayer Room
India a secular country, why PIL for prayer room at airport only for one community? Gauhati High Court
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