Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer representing the Hindu side in a mosque-temple dispute, filed an FIR after receiving a threatening comment on social media from Nidhi Jha, inciting community tensions. The case includes charges of criminal intimidation and provocation. The Supreme Court emphasizes maintaining peace amid ongoing disputes and violence in Sambhal.
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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.
The Madras High Court on Wednesday(20th Nov) ordered a CBI investigation into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which resulted in 68 deaths from spurious liquor. The decision came after a petition by AIADMK’s IS Inbadurai. Political tensions rose as AIADMK protested the government’s response, while the Chief Minister promised support for victims’ families and children.
The Kerala High Court initiated suo motu proceedings to consider and address the issues that led to the devastating landslides that hit Wayanad district last week. The Court had reserved its verdict in the matter on July 29, the day before the landslides struck the district. It decided to reconsider the matter again in view of the landslides and the destruction unleashed by the same.
The Supreme Court allowed 700 teachers terminated by the Tripura government to challenge their dismissal in the High Court due to alleged unlawful and unconstitutional termination orders. Advocates alleged a massive scam, involving ongoing salary disbursements and misappropriation. The decision provides an opportunity to address the situation and challenge the government’s actions.