PIL questions Karnataka law enacted to protect illegal religious structures in public places

The High Court of Karnataka is hearing a petition filed by social worker D. Keshavamurthy, questioning the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Religious Structure (Protection) Act, 2021, which aims to protect religious structures in public places, including illegal ones. The court granted the state government three weeks to respond to the PIL, highlighting the importance of the issue and the legislature’s power to legislate in accordance with apex court orders. Additionally, a separate PIL seeking permission for bull and bullock cart races was dismissed, stating that it is up to the authorities to consider the representation.

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