Uttarakhand High Court shuts door on PIL in Barelvi-Deobandi graveyard dispute, directs parties to civil court
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation regarding burial rights dispute between Barelvi and Deobandi communities in Bhaniyawala village. Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta ruled that community-specific burial disputes fall outside PIL scope. The court directed parties to resolve the matter through civil proceedings or appropriate legal channels instead.
Key Entities
Uttarakhand High CourtJustice Manoj Kumar GuptaBarelvi communityDeobandi communityBhaniyawala villagePublic Interest Litigation