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Supreme Court Rejects Public Interest Litigation on Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute

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Supreme Court Rejects Public Interest Litigation on Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute

The PIL demanded an archaeological survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque and declaration of the site as Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding an archaeological survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah Mosque and declaration of the site as Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi, noting that multiplicity of litigation was not proper when a bundle of civil suits on the issue was being adjudicated. “Let’s not have a multiplicity of litigation. You filed it as a PIL, which is why it was rejected.…

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Seeking Truth and Justice: ‘Custodial Torture’ Survivor Recounts Tales of Horror & Abuse

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Seeking Truth and Justice: ‘Custodial Torture’ Survivor Recounts Tales of Horror & Abuse

Following Thursday’s ambush at Dhatyar Morh that left four soldiers dead and three injured, the army on Friday had detained nine men for questioning. “I am a pile of broken bones and limbs. My body is pockmarked with injuries. Who will feed my family now and who will provide for the education of my only daughter,” says Mohammad Farooq, 36, one of the five men who were allegedly picked up and tortured by the army. Following Thursday’s ambush at Dhatyar Morh that left four soldiers dead and three injured, the…

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Poonch Terror Attack: Deciphering PAFF’s Claim of Responsibility

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Poonch Terror Attack: Deciphering PAFF's Claim of Responsibility

The PAFF is a proxy outfit of Jaish-e-Mohammed and was involved in terror acts and issuing threats to security forces, political leaders, civilians. The People’s Anti-Fascist Front or PAFF, an offshoot of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), claimed responsibility for the Poonch terror ambush in Jammu and Kashmir in which four soldiers were killed and three injured on Thursday. The bodies of two of the slain soldiers were mutilated, officials said. Security and defence experts have called for immediate strengthening of the security management and intelligence network along the Line of Control…

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