After a suo motu proceeding that began in 2019, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed contempt of court charges against 274 devotees of self-proclaimed spiritual leader Sant Rampal. The court stated that the followers have shown remorse and have complied with the order to pay fines for their actions during a 2014 standoff at the godman's ashram. The decision to close the case has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the court's mercy while others criticize it for letting the accused off too easily.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has closed contempt of court proceedings against 274 followers of self-styled godman Sant Rampal, who were accused of sending a booklet criticizing a High Court judge in 2019. The Division Bench discharged the contemnors after they issued an unconditional apology. This case is possibly the largest number of persons ever charged for criminal contempt in a single matter, with 11 contemnors passing away during the pendency of the case.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday that his government will build a memorial for Shahu Maharaj and Babasaheb Ambedkar in Mangaon, Raigad district. Speaking at a social justice gathering in Mumbai, Shinde highlighted the contributions of these social icons to the welfare and inclusion of communities in Maharashtra. The proposed memorial will commemorate the legacy of these leaders and their role in shaping the state's history.
Ramakrishna Math and Mission president Swami Smaranananda ji Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader, passed away at the age of 94 in a hospital in south Kolkata. He was hospitalized for nearly two months, battling a urinary tract infection and other complications. His passing is mourned by followers and admirers across India, as he played a significant role in spreading the message of peace and spirituality.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has agreed to erect a statue of Sant Sevalal Maharaj, a spiritual guide and advocate for social change among the Banjara community, in Hyderabad. MLA N Balu Naik also announced that the Chief Minister has declared an optional holiday on Sant Sevalal Maharaj's birth anniversary, which will be celebrated from February 14 to 16 in the state. The decision, which has been welcomed by the Banjara community, is seen as a gesture of honoring and recognizing the contributions of Sant Sevalal Maharaj.
In a statement issued by Satguru Maharaj Ji, founder of One Love Family, the Sultan of Sokoto is called upon to address the recent threats made by Miyetti Allah to bomb major Nigerian cities. Maharaj Ji questions the position of the Sultan on this issue and urges for action against the group's plans for violence. He also accuses the Fulani feudalists in power of suppressing Nigeria's progress and aiding in keeping the country in a cycle of poverty.
An NCP MLA has sparked controversy after questioning the authenticity of a historic weapon believed to be used by Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The naval force builder's famous 'wagh nakh' is set to return to Maharashtra from a London museum, but historian Indrajit Sawant claims it was not used by Shivaji Maharaj.
Rampal Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Silwani constituency in Madhya Pradesh, has declared assets worth Rs 8 crore and liabilities of Rs 1.5 crore in his election affidavit. He has a clean record with 0 criminal cases registered against him.