Today,23rd April,The ASI requested an additional eight weeks to study the structures at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. The dispute arises from Hindu reverence of it as a temple, while Muslims see it as a mosque. The court will address the request on April 29. ASI is conducting a comprehensive survey with advanced scientific methods.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) voiced concerns over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), challenging the government’s claim of aiding persecuted minorities. They highlighted the Act’s selectiveness in excluding certain groups and raised issues about dual citizenship. The IUML emphasized the importance of a fair and non-discriminatory refugee policy. They assert that the CAA’s implementation discriminates and lacks logical connection with its purported goal.
The Delhi High Court Today questioned the Delhi Police on the status of its UAPA case investigation related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The court requested clarification on the possibility of filing a fifth supplementary chargesheet, which will be addressed on March 4. The bail plea of Khalid Saifi, a member of United Against Hate, was also discussed.
In Uttar Pradesh, a 53-year-old lawsuit over the Badruddin Shah Dargah was dismissed, with the court ruling in favor of the Hindu party. The dispute, dating back to 1970, involved a contested site in Barnawa village, Baghpat, and highlighted the complex interplay of history, religion, and law in India. Civil judge Shivam Dwivedi directed the transfer of the site to the Hindu-defendants, citing the failure of the plaintiff to prove the case. The legal battle, involving claims related to religious significance and historical artifacts, ended with the court’s decision to dismiss the lawsuit.