SC transfers Gyanvapi mosque case to "experienced, & seasoned" district judge in UP
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday transferred the case of Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque to a district judge in Uttar Pradesh. It also said the case will be heard by an experienced judge.
The Bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud also said the “selective leaks” to media and press must stop.
"Selective leaks must stop. Things are being leaked into the press. It was to be submitted in Court. Court has to open it," Justice DY Chandrachud said.
The Supreme Court also said the "need for fraternity between communities and need for peace is topmost" for the court.
"We need a sense of balance and calm on the ground. We need a degree of healing touch. We are on a joint mission for preserving a sense of balance in the country," said Justice Chandrachud.
"This is a complex and sensitive matter. We think that the suit should be heard by a district Judge instead of a trial Judge. Because better if a more seasoned hand hears it," the court said.
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2 held for strangling to death 3-year-old girl in Jharkhand’s Godda
Godda (PTI): Two persons were arrested for allegedly strangling to death a three-year-old girl and dumping her body into a well in Jharkhand’s Godda district, police said on Friday.
The incident took place at Makudi village within Muffasil police station limits on Thursday night, they said.
Villagers said they spotted a man identified as Prem Murmu (50) near the well at night and, suspecting foul play, informed the police.
"The kid's body was recovered from the well soon after, and Murmu was detained for questioning," said Anand Shah, the officer-in-charge of Muffasil police station.
During interrogation, Murmu told police that he and his friend Jarmen Soren (30) had killed the kid. Both were later arrested, Saha said.
"The accused were in an inebriated state at the time of the incident. They have not yet revealed the motive behind the killing. This has led to suspicion that the girl might have been raped," the OC said.
The duo have been sent to judicial custody after registering an FIR at the police station, police said.
