The Supreme Court of India directed trial courts nationwide to refrain from passing any effective orders or conducting surveys concerning existing religious structures in cases disputing their religious character. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan passed the interim direction while hearing a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991.
The Supreme Court mandated provisions for visually impaired candidates taking the All India Bar Examination, ensuring fair access through tools like paid screen reading software and personal keyboards. This decision addresses prior inadequacies and emphasizes inclusivity, enabling candidates to answer independently, aiming for equality in legal professional opportunities.
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The lawyer sought today Calcutta High Court’s intervention on the SIT formed by the State for the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The High Court awaits the Supreme Court’s directions and ordered the counsel to appear on Wednesday. The case, already under scrutiny, has now captivated national attention and drawn the Supreme Court’s involvement.
The Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in J and K by September 30, 2024. PM Modi has said his Government has made a “solemn promise” for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.