The Supreme Court today rejected a petition to designate Agra as a World Heritage Site, questioning the benefits and legal provisions for such a declaration. Justices Oka and Masih were skeptical about the potential impact on Agra’s cleanliness and development. The counsel argued for preservation and tourism benefits, but the bench remained unconvinced.
The Supreme Court of India has been fortified to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges as Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta took their oaths of office. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was a significant event, marking the swift elevation of these judges following […]
