Bharat Express

Tushar Mehta

The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991. A bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna barred lower courts from issuing orders or initiating new cases.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court about a fully operational court with video conferencing in Tihar Jail.

Attorney General R Venkataramani humorously recalled a conference in Brazil where participants danced to close the event. He suggested that a similar farewell dance would be in order for the retiring CJI

Naik's troubles date back to 2013, when FIRs were registered in several states due to his objectionable remarks about Lord Ganesha. Naik previously approached the Supreme Court, which banned his arrest