Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay challenged the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing the need for surveys at disputed religious sites. He asserted a place's religious character can't be determined by mere observation. The Supreme Court restrained all courts from ordering surveys in such cases while it reviews the Act's constitutionality.
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The Supreme Court declined to entertain writ petitions seeking criminal charges against Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks about 'Sanatana Dharma.' The petitioners agreed to withdraw their petitions and explore other legal remedies. Udhayanidhi's contentious speech equated 'Sanatana Dharma' with diseases and called for its eradication.
A psychologist in Nagpur, who ran a residential clinic, has been accused of sexually exploiting girl students during late-night therapy sessions over a decade. Explicit pictures and videos of the minors were found on his phone. The psychologist used acupressure therapy as a pretense to touch the girls inappropriately.
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The BJP has intensified its attack on Congress after Donald Trump claimed that India's 2024 elections were influenced by external forces. PM Modi's previous warnings about foreign interference and the need to avoid a weak government were highlighted. Trump also criticized the U.S. allocation of $21 million for voter turnout efforts in India, questioning its purpose and potential implications.
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