AYODHYA VERDICT
Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutiny
Gyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Express investigation reported that fellow Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections at least 14 times over decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission has said differences are normal and that its final decisions were unanimous. The report also revisits Kumar’s career, appointment and role in key government assignments.
Constitution doesn’t require one to be atheist to be a judge: Ex-CJI Chandrachud defends praying before Ayodhya verdict
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud defended praying to God before delivering the Ayodhya verdict. He emphasized that the Constitution does not require judges to be atheists to remain impartial. Chandrachud shared that his faith did not influence the judgment and highlighted the importance of meditation and prayer in maintaining judicial calmness and fairness.
NSA Ajit Doval lauds UP govt for maintaining peace, harmony post Ayodhya verdict
Settling the fractious issue that goes back more than a century, the Supreme Court on November 9 backed the construction of a Ram temple by a government trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town.
Sunni Waqf Board taking legal opinion on whether to accept plot for mosque in Ayodhya: Farooqui
"As of now, it has to be seen whether the board can refuse to take the five-acre land for the construction of a mosque as ruled by the Supreme Court. Will it amount to contempt of court? The board has started taking legal opinion on this point," he said. Farooqui said there were divergent views within the board on the matter.
SC verdict a decisive step towards construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya: VHP
Addressing a press conference here, VHP working president Alok Kumar said the SC order is a "decisive step towards construction of grand Ram temple in Ayodhya". The VHP, he said, expects the central government to take speedy steps on the directions issued by the Supreme Court, including creation of a trust to build the temple.
Ayodhya verdict: Security ramped up in Delhi
Delhi Police will initiate strict legal action against mischief mongers or those found indulging in any activity which may adversely affect the peace and public order.
Ayodhya verdict: Delhi government advises all private schools to remain closed on Saturday
"There are potential security concerns with the SC Ayodhya verdict tomorrow morning. All government schools and many private schools are closed tomorrow, as it is a second Saturday. We are advising all private schools to also remain closed tomorrow," Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said in a tweet.
Ayodhya verdict: Tracking the dispute
Here is a timeline on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which began in the year 1528
'Allow law to take its course in case of appeal'
It said that efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the dispute were welcome, but kept its distance from the ongoing efforts.
Cong opts for middle path on Ayodhya verdict
Congress steering committee opted for a middle-of-the-road line and restricted itself to merely asserting its 'respect' for the Allahabad High Court's Ayodhya verdict.
Chidambaram briefs CWC on Kashmir, Ayodhya verdict
Chidambaram talked at length to the CWC about the atmosphere in Jammu and Kashmir and on the situation arising out of the Ayodhya verdict.
Negotiate on basis of Ayodhya verdict: Congress
Congress has said the Ayodhya verdict should form the basis of a negotiated settlement between litigants. “The court’s decision can become the basis for a negotiated settlement,” Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh said.
BJP won't get political mileage from Ayodhya verdict: Digvijay
The possibility of BJP deriving any political advantage from the Ayodhya judgment was bleak, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh said today.
Ayodhya verdict: Four youths held for sending provocative SMS
Four youths were arrested from Ochira in Kollam district today for allegedly sending provocative SMS messages to friends relating to the Ayodhya issue.
Ayodhya verdict: Either way, it's a win-win for BJP
On the eve of the Ayodhya title suit verdict, the BJP feels whichever way the judgement goes, the party can gain political mileage out of it.
Ayodhya verdict: Scared of backlash, riot-hit Naroda-Patia runs for cover
Most homes were locked up in this locality of 800-odd Muslim families interspersed with 100 Hindu families as scarred people preferred to move to safer areas.
Ayodhya verdict: India Inc remains edgy
Fearing communal tensions, many companies have decided to remain cautious and postpone or cancel some of the scheduled events.
Ayodhya verdict: Disturbance possible in Goa
Goa government has imposed section 144 in the northern district of the state claiming that 'there is every possibility of law and order problem and disturbance there in view of the Ayodhya verdict'.
SC to hear Ayodhya verdict deferment plea today
The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the plea for deferment of judgement in the Ayodhya title suit case.
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