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‘Need to examine carefully’: SC defers order to determine age of Gyanvapi mosque ‘Shivling’

Allahabad High Court last week directed authorities to conduct a scientific survey on a structure found in the mosque that Hindus claim to be a ‘Shivling’.

No price manipulation found at this point, says SC-appointed panel on Hindenburg-Adani row

The 6-member panel in a report on 6 May also said markets regulator SEBI had ‘drawn a blank’ in investigations into suspected violations by overseas entities allegedly linked to the Adani Group.

SC asks Bihar to submit documents on murder-convict politician Anand Mohan’s premature release

The gangster-turned-politician, who was released after 14 years in prison, was sentenced to life for murder of a Bihar IAS officer.

Market regulator’s probe into Adani Group violations drew a blank, says SC panel report

The committee, however, said that there was evidence of a build-up in short positions on Adani group stocks ahead of a report by the US-based short seller Hindenburg Group.

‘Life term lasts till last breath’: SC to hear plea of slain Bihar IAS Krishnaiah’s wife tomorrow

On 8 May, top court issued notice to Bihar govt & ex-MP Anand Mohan seeking response to Uma Krishnaiah's plea in 2 weeks. Mohan was released following amendment of jail manual.

Use of law and intolerance — SC’s message to Bengal after removing ban on ‘The Kerala Story’

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also directed Tamil Nadu to make adequate security arrangements in theatres where the movie is being screened.

Many consumers can file joint complaint in consumer fora — what SC order on flat owners’ plea means

SC was hearing lawsuit by an association of house allottees who were suing a Delhi-based construction firm for failing to complete the construction of a project within promised time. 

Mukhtar Ansari acquitted of ‘criminal conspiracy’ in 2009 case. Another Gangster Act verdict on 20 May

The acquittal, however, spells small relief for the gangster, who has been lodged at UP’s Banda jail since 2015. Since September 2022, he has been convicted in four cases.

SC criticises Manipur HC order directing state to consider ST status for Meiteis — ‘factually wrong’

SC bench was hearing petitions seeking court's intervention to provide security in conflict-ridden parts of Manipur following violence between tribal Kukis & non-tribal Meiteis.

SC gives SEBI 3 more months for Hindenburg-Adani probe, seeks status report by 14 August

Order passed on market regulator’s application seeking six months' extension to complete its investigation into possible lapses in regulatory disclosures by Adani Group.

On Camera

News anchors studiously avoided PM Modi’s name on Haryana counting day—until about 10 am

Many Congress leaders would regret their words. From Pawan ‘Jalebi’ Khera to Supriya Shrinate, who told News 24 she would change her name if BJP wins more than '15-20 seats' in Haryana.

RBI’s policy-setting body keeps rates unchanged for 10th straight time, changes stance to ‘neutral’

Change in stance signals possibility of rate cuts, potentially as early as December, depending on inflation trends & global economy. Growth projection for FY 2024-25 retained at 7.2%.

Massive in size & capable of heavyweight strikes. Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik is unlike any other drone

No clarity on whether it was shot down intentionally or accidentally.Some reports suggest that it was purposely brought down to prevent Ukrainians getting their hands on the drone.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?