FIR Over Threatening Twitter Post Against Lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain Who Represents Hindu Side In Sambhal Violence Case

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.

[Gyanvapi Case] ‘Utilize Non-Invasive Methodology’: SC’s 2023 Verdict Boosts Survey Orders for Disputed Sites

The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in the Gyanvapi case legitimized surveys of disputed religious sites, providing a precedent for similar cases. The decision, permitting the Archaeological Survey of India to investigate the mosque complex, has incited claims over additional contested worship places, leading to escalating tensions and legal disputes across the country.