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.
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Indian Constitution’s Preamble, scheduled for November 25. CJI Sanjiv Khanna emphasized secularism as a core constitutional aspect and noted prior judicial review of the 42nd Amendment, rejecting claims of its unconstitutionality during the Emergency.
A court-ordered survey was conducted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, to investigate claims that a mosque was built on the site of an ancient Hindu temple demolished by Mughal emperor Babar in 1529. The Supreme Court lawyer, Vishnu Shankar Jain, named multiple parties in the case, while local MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq opposed the claims.
Today, On 8th August, Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde support the well-researched Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, which aims to reform the Waqf Board structure, enhance representation for Muslim women, and streamline case resolution. Despite this, the bill faces criticism and opposition, with concerns raised about its potential implications.
