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SC: Matter pending before us, will it be just for other courts to take it up?

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 December 2024 ()
The Supreme Court has paused lawsuits seeking reclamation of temples allegedly converted to mosques during Mughal rule, pending its review of the 1991 Places of Worship Act. This freeze on trial court proceedings, including surveys, sparked opposition from Hindu parties, while the court emphasized its authority to determine the Act's scope.
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