Those sentenced include Gregory Wong, 45, for six years, along with political activists Ventus Lau and Owen Chow. District court Judge Li Chi-ho, who handed the sentences, said the incident was a "serious blow" to the rule of law when protesters vandalised the city legislature.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America termed Varanasi district court's decision to allow prayers in Gyanvapi complex as "historic". It said the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) report revealed undeniable evidence of the demolition of a Hindu temple.
A case was registered against Jaya Prada at the Swar police station here during the 2019 election campaign. Now, a court in the Uttar Pradesh district has asked Jaya to appear before it on November 17.
Supreme Court judge justice Abhay S Oka hailed the role of courts at the district and taluka level as they provide justice to the common people.
Gyanvapi Mosque, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is currently facing a legal battle.
The survey of the entire Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi was ordered by a local court on a plea by a group of women seeking permission for daily prayers before the idols on the mosque's outer walls.
'Shivling' was found in the wuzu pond of Gyanvapi by the petitioners, after a videography survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid was conducted.
The Delhi High Court on Saturday decided to restrict its and district courts' functioning to urgent matters only till May 23, in view of the prevalent situation of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday decided to restrict its and district courts' functioning to urgent matters only till May 3, in view of the lockdown announced by the central government in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
The police finally extricated him from the melee, and took him inside. Vijayvargiya did not receive any serious injury in the incident. The police produced him before Additional Sessions Judge Sonali Patel who remanded him in judicial custody.
After completion of investigation, a charge sheet was submitted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act before the special second court of Additional District Judge, Alipore.
In an order issued on Thursday, district judge S S Gulhane stated that Rajesh Shingada was guilty under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Indian Penal Code.
"The district and session judge received an inland postal letter on Tuesday containing bomb threat to make serial blasts at civil courts and kill judges," Superintendent of Police (East) Raj Kumar said.
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