In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court stated that no fresh suits can be registered against the Places of Worship Act-1991 until the case is heard, also prohibiting courts nationwide from entertaining new lawsuits seeking to reclaim religious places. The apex court is currently reviewing 18 pending suits involving 10 mosques or shrines, including the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi. Recent cases involving religious places like the Jama Masjid and Salim Chishti’s Dargah in Fatehpur Sikri, the Atala Mosque in Jaunpur, and the Shamsi Jama Masjid in Budaun are also under scrutiny, impacting the ongoing dispute over mosque properties claimed by Hindu plaintiffs.
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Big win for India: FATF cites Pak as example of nations flouting weapons proliferation norms
A FATF report highlights Pakistan's involvement in developing ballistic missiles, citing a 2020 seizure of dual-use equipment mis-declared in export documents linked to the National Development Complex. This revelation may aid India in advocating for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list amid growing scrutiny of state-sponsored terrorism following a recent attack in Kashmir. Need More Context? 🔎
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