[Sambhal Violence Row] UP Court Directs Survey Report Submission in 10 Days, Sets January 8 For Next Hearing

A Sambhal court has directed a commissioner to submit a survey report on the Jama Masjid within 10 days amid claims of a prior temple on the site. The Supreme Court urged maintaining peace and delayed action until an appeal is heard. Violence erupted during surveys, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Next hearing is January 8.

[PM Security Lapse] “No Reason to Entertain the Request”: SC Rejects Punjab’s Plea for Witness Statements

Today, On 22nd November, the Supreme Court dismissed the Punjab government’s request for witness statements regarding the security breach during Prime Minister Modi’s visit in January 2022. The court emphasized that the state should conduct its own inquiry into the negligent officers involved, maintaining confidentiality around the existing investigation.

“Placing Guru Granth Sahib at Protest Site Doesn’t Grant Protesters Immunity”: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court said that no immunity can be extended to protestors misusing Guru Granth Sahib as a “shield” while demanding the release of Sikh prisoners.