A woman allegedly entered the Varanasi District Judge’s courtroom, occupied the judge’s chair, and refused to leave. The unusual incident created chaos among lawyers, leading to a police response after she reportedly acted like a presiding judge.
A Varanasi Sessions Court set aside a magistrate court order refusing to entertain a plea against Rahul Gandhi over remarks allegedly describing Lord Ram as a “mythological figure.” The Court directed fresh consideration of the request for FIR registration, reopening examination of whether any criminal offence is disclosed.
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Today, On 10th December, the Allahabad High Court postponed the hearing on a plea regarding the Gyanvapi mosque’s ‘wazukhana’ area to December 17. The petition challenges a Varanasi court’s order related to an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey. The case involves ongoing disputes over the historical mosque and its origins.
Yesterday, On 28th November, A Varanasi court dismissed a plea against Rahul Gandhi for his comments about Sikhs made during a US visit, alleging insecurity among them in India. The court found no basis for legal action, citing a lack of specificity regarding offenses, despite claims that Gandhi’s remarks could incite fear among Sikhs.
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The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea to transfer the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath dispute cases to the Allahabad High Court. This follows a January ruling allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi Mosque’s cellar. Legal debates center on historical claims, the influence of the Places of Worship Act, and concerns of conflicting judgments in ongoing cases.
The Varanasi Fast Track Court denied Hindu petitioners’ request for an additional Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvapi complex, claiming a 100-foot Shivling exists beneath the dome. Jagatguru Rambhadracharya announced plans to appeal in higher courts, criticizing government actions regarding temple preservation and expressing confidence in future hearings.
