The Supreme Court criticised a West Bengal magistrate for wrongly saying he lost jurisdiction after failing to meet a six-week trial deadline. The Bench stressed judges must seek time extension, not abandon cases.
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, February 24 – The Allahabad High Court has postponed the hearing of a petition seeking an additional survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The decision to adjourn the case was taken in light of a directive from the Supreme Court, which has instructed courts across India not to issue any orders related to lawsuits concerning religious places.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, following petitions from various parties, including BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay and the DMK. The Act preserves the status of religious sites as of August 15, 1947, and the Court has restricted new lawsuits related to it.
Homeowners from Chennai, represented by Iyarappan B, are urging Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to address delays in Unitech’s unfinished projects affecting 13,000 families. After the Supreme Court’s involvement since 2018, construction has stalled, causing significant mental and financial distress. The association seeks urgent action to expedite proceedings and restore public confidence.