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When Protest becomes a “Threat”: Inside the Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention
From alleged “Arab Spring inspiration” to missing exculpatory material, the case raises stark questions about preventive detention, free speech, and governance in India’s border regions
Krishna Janmabhoomi: Mathura court restores suit demanding removal of Shahi Idgah
Plaintiffs had sought that the entire land be returned by mosque authorities to the temple trust; a lower court had dismissed the plea
Halt Gyan Vapi proceedings today: SC to Varanasi Court
The Supreme Court orders lower court to desist from passing further orders as it adjourns the hearing to tomorrow
Gyanvapi case: Video survey report to be submitted before Varanasi court today
Mosque’s Wazu Khana had been sealed after a “Shivling” was discovered there; matter against Allahabad HC order permitting the survey in the first place, also comes up for hearing in SC
Krishna Janmabhoomi: Mathura court to decide if suit against Shahi Idgah is maintainable
The petitioners have demanded that the mosque authorities return land to the temple trust
I firmly believe there is no need for capital punishment: AG Perarivalan
Forgiven by the family of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991, Perarivalan, convicted in the case, walks free after SC order
Gyanvapi case: “Shivling” controversy continues
Ousted Advocate Commissioner blames colleague and cameraman, BJP leader tweets about worshipping the “Shivling”
Krishna Janmabhoomi: Advocates move to seal Shahi Idgah
Application moved after a Varanasi court sealed part of the Gyanvapi mosque after a lawyer claimed that a “Shivling” was found there
Demand for live streaming of same sex marriage case just an attempt to create unnecessary hype: Centre
HC refuses to accept the affidavit, applicant points to ‘objectionable comments’
SC orders “Shivling” to be protected without denying Muslims access to the mosque
Court refuses to stay proceedings before the trial court, which in turn has granted a two-day extension for submission of survey report
Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court removes controversial Advocate Commissioner
Two-day extension granted to remaining Advocate Commissioners to submit report on survey findings
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