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Hindu activists climb up the dome of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya which was quickly demolished by end of the day. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Ayodhya judgment: About faceless judges and the moral of Ram Katha

Many a time it happens that a division bench dictates the order/judgment in open court and both judges sign.

19 Nov 2019 12:05 AM

Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Sunday criticised the Supreme Court's judgment in the Ayodhya issue, but said the Muslim community should accept it. Sinha was speaking at the Mumbai Lit Fest. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya verdict faulty but Muslims must move on: BJP leader Yashwant Sinha

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday favoured seeking a review of the Supreme Court's judgement.

18 Nov 2019 11:59 AM

The company has provided for liabilities of Rs 27,600 crore for license fees and Rs 16,500 crore for spectrum usage charges. (Photo: PTI)

Vodafone-Idea believes govt won't be in conflict with SC on telco relief: Brokerages

Vodafone Idea Ltd faces a liability of Rs 44,150 cr after SC ordered that non-telecom revenues should be included in the AGR.

18 Nov 2019 10:26 AM

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is not a party to the Ayodhya land dispute case and so does not have the right to file a review petition, said Varun Sinha, lawyer of the All India Hindu Mahasabha. (Photo: File)

Muslim Board can't file review petition: Hindu Mahasabha lawyer on Ayodhya verdict

Sinha said he is unable to understand how AIMPLB is going to find an error in the Supreme Court's judgement.

18 Nov 2019 10:08 AM

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde will on Monday sworn-in as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI). (Photo: File)

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde sworn-in as 47th Chief Justice

Justice Bobde was elevated to the bench of the Bombay High Court on March 29, 2000, as an Additional Judge.

18 Nov 2019 9:09 AM

The entry of women of age group 10–50 inside the Sabarimala temple is limited with the view to preserve the character, Naishtika Brahmachari (Perpetual celibate) of the deity. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala: Stairway to heaven or to women’s empowerment?

Every set of beliefs are human made and our traditions come from a set of beliefs.

18 Nov 2019 8:23 AM

AIMPLB secretary Zafaryab Jilani (Photo: ANI)

Muslim bodies seek review of Ayodhya ruling

The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) to move Supreme Court seeking a review of its Ayodhya verdict.

18 Nov 2019 6:55 AM

'The land of the mosque belongs to Allah and under Sharia law, it cannot be given to anybody,' AIMPLB secretary Zafaryab Jilani told reporters after a meeting of the board here. (Photo: ANI)

'It belongs to Allah': Muslim board to seek review of Ayodhya verdic, refuses to take alternative land

The five-judge Constitution bench had directed Centre to allot a five-acre plot to the Sunni Waqf Board in Ayodhya to build a mosque.

17 Nov 2019 4:11 PM

The Ram temple construction in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya will begin in April next year and it will be ready by 2022. (Photo: File)

Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya to begin in April 2020: sources

The sources further said that the government is considering the proposal to redesign Ayodhya considering Hanuman Garhi as the epicentre.

17 Nov 2019 12:04 PM

Pathanamthitta District Collector, PB Nooh said that the 10 women group which had reportedly tried to enter the Sabarimala temple had returned on their own after learning of the temple rituals. (Photo: File)

Women group who tried to enter Sabarimala returned after learning temple rituals: PB Nooh

Nooh had said that all basic necessities such as toilets, water kiosks, and medical emergency centres are in place for the pilgrims.

17 Nov 2019 9:41 AM

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Saturday held a brainstorming session with different Muslim parties over the Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya case, ahead of a crucial meeting to decide whether to go for a review of the top court's judgement. (Photo: File)

Muslim Board meeting to decide on filing Ayodhya review petition begins

Soon after the verdict, AIMPLB had expressing dissatisfaction with it and said the board was considering seeking a review of the judgment.

17 Nov 2019 9:29 AM

Municipal workers sprinkle water to clear dust on trees in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: BIPLAB BANERJEE)

Farmer held, 9 booked for crop burning in NCR

The farmer was arrested after he was found burning stubble in Dayantpur village in Jewar area of the district, deputy collector Gunja Singh said.

17 Nov 2019 2:57 AM

The petition stated that a pre-condition for obtaining the copy of the statement of the victim under section 164 CrPC, is that the charge-sheet has been filed and cognisance has been taken by the magistrate. (Photo: File)

SC stays Allahabad HC order passed on Swami Chinmayanand's plea

The apex court has posted the matter for next hearing on December 9.

16 Nov 2019 11:28 AM

Amid confusion over the latest verdict of the Supreme Court and threats by some women activists to worship at hilltop temple, the Sabarimala will open on Saturday for three-month pilgrimage season. (Photo: ANI)

Sabarimala Temple opens for devotees, 10 women sent back by police

Ahead of the opening of the temple, Kerala govt said they will not provide protection to any woman visiting the temple.

16 Nov 2019 9:08 AM

Outgoing CJI Ranjan Gogoi with CJI-designate Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde during his farewell function at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi declines interview requests

CJI lauds media for maturity in trying times of apex court.

16 Nov 2019 2:47 AM

Karnataka Congress MLA D.K. Shivakumar (Photo: PTI)

Govt must read dissent order in Sabarimala case: Justice Nariman

“Please read our Thursday judgment on Sabarimala. Have it circulated to your govts and authorities,” Justice Nariman told solicitor general Mehta.

16 Nov 2019 2:37 AM

A volunteer displays a placard asking people to obey Odd-Even rule in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court calls chief secretaries of 4 states over pollution

The chief secretaries will submit report on the compliance of the order passed on November 6, 2019. The next hearing is on November 29.

16 Nov 2019 1:51 AM

Devotees can avail the online registration facility (sabarimalaonline.org) for hassle free darshan.

Kerala: No protection for ‘activists’ in Sabarimala

The police has declared Sabarimala and adjoining areas as “special security zone” during the entire Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.

16 Nov 2019 1:28 AM

The Modi government has begun to pay French vendor Dassault 7.85 billion euros for 36 Rafale fighters, or an average per-fighter cost of 217 million euros.

Rafale dogfight: Exoneration of process, not graft

The comparable costs of the 126 and 36 aircraft deals can only be assessed when all the costs are factored in.

16 Nov 2019 12:13 AM

Rejecting the plea for an inquiry, the judgment sees no irregularities on the processes followed (though these were so apparent that even the blind could detect them), the prices struck (that appear heavily padded as 36 Rafale jets ordered cost about the same as the 126 aircraft ordered by the previous government, with both deals having the same India-specific configuration of weapons), or the choice of offset partner (a failed Indian businessmen replacing the public sector HAL).

Rafale verdict regrettable

The three-judge ruling was co-authored by outgoing Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S.K. Kaul.

16 Nov 2019 12:02 AM

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