[Sambhal Violence Row] UP Court Directs Survey Report Submission in 10 Days, Sets January 8 For Next Hearing

A Sambhal court has directed a commissioner to submit a survey report on the Jama Masjid within 10 days amid claims of a prior temple on the site. The Supreme Court urged maintaining peace and delayed action until an appeal is heard. Violence erupted during surveys, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Next hearing is January 8.

Calcutta HC: Voting Restrictions in West Bengal Amidst ‘Communal Violence’ during Ram Navami Celebrations

Today(on 23rd April), The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, warned about possible invalidation of votes in West Bengal’s Lok Sabha constituencies due to communal unrest during Ram Navami. They suggested the Election Commission consider deferring elections in affected districts and directed the state police to provide a report on the clashes. The next hearing is on April 26.