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Allahabad HC dismisses petition on Taj Mahal, sharply pulls up petitioner
The two-judge bench ripped into the petitioner who sought opening of the 22 locked rooms, stating that the truth about the iconic monument needs to come out, and that he has filed multiple PILs for the same. "Tomorrow you will ask for permission to see our chambers. Please, don't make mockery of the PIL system," the bench said during the hearing.
Gyanvapi survey to continue, court refuses to remove official
The court has appointed two additional advocates to assist the advocate commissioner. The Muslim petitioners had sought the removal of advocate commissioner Ajay Mishra on the grounds that he was doing the video survey of areas in the Gyanvapi mosque that are not specified in the order.
Anti-encroachment drive begins in Delhi's Janakpuri, Dwarka
As per reports, JCB bulldozers were seen demolishing the extended parts of the shops on a road behind Akash Hospital in Dwarka Sector 3. The footpaths encroached by the shop owners by extending their shops were demolished. Officials present there said the encroachments were even covering the drains.
Low yield will make 'Aam' turn 'Khaas' in UP this year
Mango growers in Malihabad on the outskirts of Lucknow say that the extreme temperatures in April have taken a toll on all varieties of mangoes. "More than 20 per cent of the fruit has been lost due to the temperature that started rising in March and continued in April," said Insram Ali, President of All India Mango Growers Association.
BPSC exam paper leak case: Over 100 officials under SIT's radar
Recently, four officials from Arrah were arrested in the case. According to sources, the SIT is scanning the phone numbers of officials involved in conducting the BPSC examination on May 8. "The arrest of four officials from Arrah was one part of an investigation where Barahra. BDO-cum static officer Jaywardhan Gupta and three officials of Kunwan Singh College Arrah were directly involved.
Delhi HC passes split verdict on marital rape criminalisation case
A bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice C. Hari Shankar expressed different opinions in the judgement on the exception to Section 375 of the IPC, which exempts forceful sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife from the offence of rape.
Loudspeaker row: K'taka sets guidelines, Hindu bodies urge immediate implementation
There are restrictions on the use of loudspeakers, if local people lodge a complaint action would be initiated. The law which is in place all over the country would be implemented here as well, Anand Singh said. Anand Singh maintained that the guidelines would be implemented in 7 to 10 days. In case of violations, action will be initiated against the authorities of the religious places, he said.
50 right-wingers recite 'Hanuman Chalisa' outside Qutab Minar, 44 detained
A total of 50 people affiliated to right wing groups had gathered outside the world heritage site Qutab Minar to recite Hanuman Chalisa on a call given by United Hindu Front (UHF) Working President, Jai Bhagwan Goyal.
Demolition drive underway at Delhi's Mangolpuri
JCB bulldozers have been employed to demolish all illegally constructed temporary structures. As the drive started, a local MLA was detained for obstructing the Municipal Corporation officials in carrying out the demolition work.
'No valid permission given for Jagannath temple heritage corridor project'
While hearing a PIL, a division bench of the high court headed by Chief Justice S. Muralidhar had directed the ASI to conduct a joint inspection of the site with the state government and submit a report before the court. Accordingly, the ASI had undertaken a joint inspection on May 1 and held an onsite discussion with the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation (OBCC) and Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
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