In the Tirupati Laddu Case Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the CBI Director had no authority to appoint the Investigating Officer in the SIT, calling it a violation of the Supreme Court’s binding directions and procedure.
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, three broken idols, including one of Lord Ganesh, were discovered while excavating a well near a temple that had been closed for 46 years. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain supports the significance of Sambhal as a pilgrimage site, while tensions arise following recent violence and complaints regarding threats related to the mosque-temple dispute.
In Madhya Pradesh, four individuals arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) after they allegedly threw a cow’s head into a temple, an act that stirred communal tensions in the area. Local authorities swiftly responded to the incident, aiming to prevent any escalation of violence. The suspects are currently under investigation, with law enforcement closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety and harmony. The use of NSA highlights the severity with which the authorities are treating the case, given the sensitive nature of the act and its potential to incite communal unrest. The community leaders have called for calm and are cooperating with the police to maintain peace.