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Ram Janmabhoomi case: Muslim parties ask SC to ‘keep future in mind’ while delivering Ayodhya verdict, make last effort to influence

OpIndia Staff - 20 October, 2019

In a last-ditch effort to influence the decision in favour of Babri Masjid in the Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya case, the Muslim parties have submitted a 'Statement of moulding the relief' to the Supreme Court.

Law

SC issues notice to Indira Jaising, Anand Grover and NGO over PIL demanding investigation into FCRA violations

OpIndia Staff - 8 May, 2019

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to senior advocates Indira Jaising, Anand Grover and NGO Lawyers Collective on the basis of a PIL filed by a voluntary organization of lawyers, Lawyers Voice

Law

SC asks EC to check if voting can start at 5 AM after petition saying Muslim voters during Ramzan would face difficulty due to...

OpIndia Staff - 2 May, 2019

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission whether polling can start from 5 AM during the Muslim fasting period of Ramzan.

Politics

‘Chowkidar chor hai’ bubble bursts, Rahul Gandhi tells SC that he attributed statement to Rafale judgement in ‘heat of campaigning’

OpIndia Staff - 22 April, 2019

In his response to criminal contempt notice on him attributing 'chowkidar ne chori karwayi' statement to the SC, Rahul Gandhi had ow said that he made the statement in the heat of election campaigning

Opinions

Institutional respect by the Modi Govt and Institutional contempt by Congress: Two contrasting approaches

Jain Amitanshu - 20 April, 2019

This article attempts to evaluate the Modi government's and the opposition's approach (especially Congress) in different situations while dealing with important Institutions.

Law

Chief Justice of India alleges ‘larger plot’ and pressure tactics after leftist websites break story of alleged sexual harassment

OpIndia Staff - 20 April, 2019

Today, the Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi was accused of sexual harassment by a former employee.

News Reports

Ayodhya Dispute: Hearing delayed again as Muslim side say translation not examined, SC proposes mediation

OpIndia Staff - 26 February, 2019

The hearing was adjourned for six weeks to enable the parties to examine the translations of records prepared by the UP Government

Modi government files petition in Supreme Court to release the excess land around Ram Janmabhoomi: Reports

OpIndia Staff - 29 January, 2019

In a massive development in the ever-burning Ram Janmabhoomi issue, the Modi government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court to acquire the land around Ram Janmabhoomi

Law

Supreme Court refers plea challenging recitation of Sanskrit prayers in KVs to Constitution bench

OpIndia Staff - 28 January, 2019

The Supreme Court has sent a plea challenging the mandatory recitation of Sanskrit and Hindi hymns during the morning assembly in Kendriya Vidyalayas to...

Law