The Delhi High Court today sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking quashing of certain provisions in the new policy for Haj pilgrims that bar differently-abled persons from undertaking the annual pilgrimage. <br/><br/>The court issued a notice to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Haj Committee of India. The court was hearing a plea alleging that some provisions of the new policy violated the certain articles of the Constitution pertaining to equality and freedom to practice religion.<br/>
News On AIR | January 3, 2018 1:53 PM
HC seeks Centre's reply on plea to quash Haj policy barring differently-abled