The Supreme Court restored the rape conviction of a man accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, ruling that minor contradictions cannot override credible testimony and medical evidence. The Court also strongly criticised the disclosure of the victim’s identity and called it a serious lapse.
The Allahabad High Court issued notices to the UP government, Central ministries, ASI and other authorities over the poor condition of thousands of heritage structures across the State. The Court was hearing a PIL stating that over 4,900 historic buildings in Uttar Pradesh are unprotected and on the verge of disappearance.
