3 Things Behind the Sambhal violence, Australia's social media ban, and RaGa on Adani
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Nov 28, 2024 Legal expert Apurva Vishwanath sheds light on the Sambhal mosque controversy, tackling the intricate legal battles surrounding sacred sites. Contributor Anonna Dutt discusses Australia's drastic proposal to ban social media for minors, citing alarming statistics about youth mental health. With concerns over its harmful effects highlighted, the conversation shifts to the Adani controversy, where accusations of bribery reignite tensions in the Indian parliament, revealing ongoing political dynamics.
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Sambhal Mosque Clashes
- A team entered Jama Masjid in Sambhal to conduct a court-mandated survey.
- Clashes erupted, resulting in four deaths, including a 19-year-old boy with gunshot wounds.
The Survey and Civil Suits
- Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, involved in other mosque disputes, led the survey, alleging the mosque was built on a temple site.
- The court doesn't verify facts in civil suits, only the probability of claims, leading to a rapid survey process.
Places of Worship Act and Surveys
- The Places of Worship Act prohibits changing a place of worship's religious character since August 15, 1947.
- Courts allow surveys by arguing they investigate the historical nature, not change the current character, of the place.