HC also says suit not governed by Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, and would be governed by Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
The Sambhal mosque management committee has filed a civil revision petition seeking a stay on the ongoing trial court proceedings in an original suit pending before a district court.
At least 10 mosques were covered by large tarpaulin sheets to avoid Holi colours. Communal clashes had broken out in November after survey of Jama Masjid was conducted by ASI.
UP govt’s affidavit described Shahi Jama Masjid management’s plea as ‘misconceived’ and an ‘attempt to create private rights over a public well’ near disputed site in Sambhal.
'No, you (State) cannot do that,' bench says when shown a poster put up by district administration declaring the site as being part of a Hindu temple and calling for a 'puja' there.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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