The Union of India on Wednesday apprised the Supreme Court that though waqf was an Islamic concept, it was not an essential part of Islam and since waqf boards discharged secular functions, the inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards was permissible.
Appearing for the Central government before the Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta said that charity was part of every religion.
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Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai on Monday said members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) should come together as one Bar with one Vision.
In his speech at the debate between presidential and secretary candidates for the SCBA election to be held on May 20 (Tuesday), Senior Advocate Rai pushed for greater unity among the Bar. He said many fellow members are struggling for their basic needs like a proper workplace or even houses.
In this regard, Rai recalled that long before he contest...