SINGHVI PRAISES SC FOR HALTING NEW SUITS ON RELIGIOUS DISPUTES

Abhishek Singhvi said the 1991 Act aimed to draw a definitive line to prevent endless disputes over historical religious sites, acknowledging that many religious structures are built atop other

- TIKAM SHARMA

Senior Congress leader and Member of Raiva Sabha Abhishek Manu Singhvi shared his thoughts on the different intriguing topics at the Legally Speaking event-the 3rd Law and Constitution Dialogue organised by iTV Network on Friday.

Singhvi said the 1991 Act aimed to draw a definitive line to prevent endless disputes over historical religious sites, acknowledging that many religious structures are built atop others.

Singhvi discussed the recent Supreme Court proceedings regarding the Places of Worship Act. He noted that the Court passed an excellent holding order that halts new suits and restricts final and interim orders in ongoing cases until the matter is fully resolved.

Singhvi emphasised the need for stability, cautioning against a rush of suits across the country while the Supreme Court reviews the issue.

He further discusses that the 1991 Act aimed to draw a definitive line to prevent endless disputes over historical religious sites, acknowledging that many religious structures are built atop others. The significant question he raises is how far one should go in revisiting history. Quoting Gandhi, he warned that "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind", stressing that reopening these issues offers no value.