03Feb 2026

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Article 25 Char Dham constitutional debate entry ban Fundamental Rights Hindu pilgrimage pilgrimage restrictions religious rights Supreme Court Uttarakhand
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Char Dham Entry Ban: Constitutional Storm Brews

Char Dham Entry Ban Proposal Sparks Constitutional Debate Why in the News? Committees managing the Char Dham shrines in Uttarakhand have proposed banning entry of non-Hindus, citing religious sentiments of local priests. The move has triggered debates on constitutional validity, religious freedom, and essential practices doctrine, while also raising questions about environmental clearances for these …

07Dec 2025

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Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone Char Dham Char Dham project Forest Clearance highway development National Security pilgrimage connectivity road expansion strategic roads Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand Clears Char Dham Road Expansion

Uttarakhand Clears Strategic Char Dham Road Expansion Why in the News ? The Uttarakhand government has approved widening a 20.6-km stretch of the Char Dham highway inside the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, invoking provisions of the Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Act, 1980 (amended 2023), sparking environmental concerns and civil society mobilisation. Key Decisions and Environmental Implications: …

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Uttarakhand Clears Char Dham Road Expansion

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