'Why Are You Dragging Your Feet?': Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre For Not Filing Reply To Plea Seeking National Heritage Status For Ram Setu
2 years, 4 months ago

'Why Are You Dragging Your Feet?': Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre For Not Filing Reply To Plea Seeking National Heritage Status For Ram Setu

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, directed the Union Government to file a counter affidavit in the petition preferred by Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy seeking National Heritage Status for Ram Setu, within a period of four weeks. At the outset Dr. Swamy appearing in person apprised the Bench comprising CJI, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice J.B. Pardiwala that an adjournment letter has been circulated by the Union Government. Upon considering the submissions, the Bench initially granted two weeks' time to Centre to file the counter affidavit and two weeks thereafter to Dr. Swamy to file his rejoinder. The Counsel responded, "It is ready, but we need to seek instructions…" Accordingly, the Bench granted four weeks' time to file Counter Affidavit and two weeks thereafter for filing rejoinder.

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SC dismisses plea to declare 'Ram Setu' as a national monument
1 year, 5 months ago

SC dismisses plea to declare 'Ram Setu' as a national monument

Op India  

The Supreme Court turned down a plea on 3 October for a decree designating the ‘Ram Setu’ as a national monument as defined in the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The petitioner asked the panel of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia to combine the matter with one presently pending by Bharatiya Janata Party leader …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Declare 'Ram Setu' As National Monument & To Build Wall Its Site For 'Darshan'
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea To Declare 'Ram Setu' As National Monument & To Build Wall Its Site For 'Darshan'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking the construction of a wall at the Ram Setu site ‘in the sea’ for a few meters/kilometers so that everyone can have its its ‘Darshan’. The plea, filed as a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India by the Hindu Personal Law Board through Lucknow-based advocate Ashok …

Declare Ram Setu As A 'National Monument', Erect Wall At Site To Enable Its 'Darshan' For 'Moksha': Plea In Supreme Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Declare Ram Setu As A 'National Monument', Erect Wall At Site To Enable Its 'Darshan' For 'Moksha': Plea In Supreme Court

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking the construction of a wall at the Ram Setu site 'in the sea' for a few meters/kilometers to enable its 'Darshan' by all living creatures of God on the ground that its darshan guarantees Moksha.The plea, which has been filed as a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution …

Centre Should Say Yes Or No On Declaring Ram Setu As National Heritage Site : Subramanian Swamy To Supreme Court
2 years ago

Centre Should Say Yes Or No On Declaring Ram Setu As National Heritage Site : Subramanian Swamy To Supreme Court

Live Law  

Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy, once again mentioned the plea seeking National Heritage Status for the 'Ram Setu' before the Supreme Court of India. Swamy, appearing before the bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice JB Pardiwala submitted that despite multiple requests, the Centre had yet not notified its stand on whether Ram Setu was to …

Ram Setu national monument plea: SC allows more time for govt to file response
2 years, 2 months ago

Ram Setu national monument plea: SC allows more time for govt to file response

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Union government more time until the first week of February to file its response to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy’s petition seeking the “national monument” status for Ram Setu. The court in November questioned the government over “dragging its feet” from taking a stand on granting the status after it sought more …

Ram Setu as national monument: SC asks Centre to clarify it's stand on Subramanian Swamy's plea
2 years, 7 months ago

Ram Setu as national monument: SC asks Centre to clarify it's stand on Subramanian Swamy's plea

India Today  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, said it would hear BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking direction to the Centre to declare the Ram Setu a national heritage monument in detail and asked the Centre to clarify its stand. Swamy had raised the issue of declaring the Ram Sethu a national monument in his PIL against the controversial Sethusamudram Ship Channel …

Centre Should Say If They Support National Heritage Status For Ram Setu, Subramanian Swamy Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Centre Should Say If They Support National Heritage Status For Ram Setu, Subramanian Swamy Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, adjourned the plea filed by Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy seeking directions to the Centre for declaring Ram Setu as a national heritage monument. The issue of declaring Ram Setu as a National Heritage monument was raised by Dr Swamy, in his plea filed in 2007 against Sethusamudram Ship Channel project for protection of …

Subramanian Swamy's Plea On Ram Setu Assigned To Bench Led By Justice Chandrachud
2 years, 7 months ago

Subramanian Swamy's Plea On Ram Setu Assigned To Bench Led By Justice Chandrachud

Live Law  

On Wednesday, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy mentioned the plea seeking National Heritage Status for Ram Setu before the Supreme Court for early listing. Earlier, the same day, when Mr. Swamy had approached the Bench led by the Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana seeking early listing, he was asked to mention it before Justice Chandrachud. The Supreme Court …

SC to hear Subramaniam Swamy's plea seeking National Heritage status for Ram Setu on July 26
2 years, 8 months ago

SC to hear Subramaniam Swamy's plea seeking National Heritage status for Ram Setu on July 26

India Today  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear BJP leader Subramaniam Swamy’s plea seeking National Heritage status for Ram Setu on July 26. A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana issued the direction after the case was mentioned by Dr Swamy today. In April 2021, Swamy had requested a bench headed by the then CJI SA Bobde …

\'Ram Sethu\' national heritage monument plea: Supreme Court hearing on March 9
3 years, 1 month ago

\'Ram Sethu\' national heritage monument plea: Supreme Court hearing on March 9

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 9 BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking a direction to the Centre to declare the 'Ram Sethu' a national heritage monument. The BJP leader had raised the issue of declaring the Ram Sethu a national monument in his PIL against the controversial Sethusamudram Ship Channel project, initiated by …

Subramanian Swamy Seeks Urgent Listing Of Plea To Declare Ram Setu As 'National Heritage'; Supreme Court Agrees To Hear On March 9
3 years, 1 month ago

Subramanian Swamy Seeks Urgent Listing Of Plea To Declare Ram Setu As 'National Heritage'; Supreme Court Agrees To Hear On March 9

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on 9th March the plea seeking National Heritage Status for Ram Setu.A three-judge Bench of CJI Ramana, Justice Bopanna and Justice Hima Kohli issued the direction after a request was made by Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy seeking urgent hearing of his plea for directions to the Centre for declaring Ram …

'Let Next CJI Deal With It' : SC To Consider Plea To Declare Ram Setu 'National Monument' On April 26
3 years, 11 months ago

'Let Next CJI Deal With It' : SC To Consider Plea To Declare Ram Setu 'National Monument' On April 26

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that the plea seeking National Heritage Status for Ram Sethu be listed on April 26th before the "next CJI" NV Ramana, who is set to hold office of the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th April.A three-judge Bench of CJI Bobde, Justice Bopanna and Justice Ramasubramanian issued the direction after a request …

In a big victory for the Hindu faith, govt vows to leave Ram Setu untouched
7 years ago

In a big victory for the Hindu faith, govt vows to leave Ram Setu untouched

Op India  

In what might be considered a major victory for the Hindu faith, the Modi government today conveyed its decision to the Supreme Court, to leave the Ram Setu untouched. Thus the director informed that the Indian government intends to explore alternatives without affecting or damaging the Ram Setu in the nation’s interest. 26&27 of 2006 — Subramanian Swamy March 16, …

Centre tells SC it won't touch Ram Sethu for Sethusamudram project, says govt intends to explore alternative
7 years ago

Centre tells SC it won't touch Ram Sethu for Sethusamudram project, says govt intends to explore alternative

Firstpost  

The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that it is not going to touch ‘Ram Sethu’ for its Sethusamudram project in an affidavit and that the government will help protect it. The Centre told the Supreme Court in an affidavit on Friday that it’s not going to touch the ‘Ram Sethu’ for its Sethusamudram project, according to reports. “That …

Supreme Court grants six weeks to Centre to clarify stand on Ram Sethu
7 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court grants six weeks to Centre to clarify stand on Ram Sethu

India TV News  

Supreme Court grants six weeks to Centre to clarify stand on Ram Sethu The Supreme Court today granted six weeks to the Centre to clarify its stand on the mythical Ram Sethu, a chain of limestone shoals between Indian and Sri Lankan coasts. The Supreme Court today granted six weeks to the Centre to clarify its stand on the mythical …

SC asks Centre to clarify stand on Ram Sethu within six weeks
7 years, 4 months ago

SC asks Centre to clarify stand on Ram Sethu within six weeks

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted six weeks to the Centre to clarify its stand on the mythical Ram Sethu, a chain of limestone shoals between Indian and Sri Lankan coasts. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday granted six weeks to the Centre to clarify its stand on the mythical Ram Sethu, a chain of limestone shoals between Indian …

'Ram Sethu' will not be broken for Sethusamudram project: Nitin Gadkari
10 years, 7 months ago

'Ram Sethu' will not be broken for Sethusamudram project: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

New Delhi: Government will not "break" 'Ram Sethu' for the proposed Sethusamudram shipping canal project and will make efforts to see that the navigation system is put in place without damaging it, Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari informed Lok Sabha today. The issue of Ram Setu came up for a discussion in Lok Sabha on Thursday where the Centre assured the …

Ram Sethu issue: SC grants time to TN govt to make up its mind
11 years, 11 months ago

Ram Sethu issue: SC grants time to TN govt to make up its mind

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 1 : The Supreme Court today granted two weeks' time to Tamil Nadu government to apprise it of its stand on the controversial Sethusamundram project after the Centre had said it intended to pursue its implementation. “File your response affidavit within two weeks and give copies to the Solicitor General and others at least two-three days before …

Centre refuses to take stand on Ram Setu, asks SC to decide
12 years, 11 months ago

Centre refuses to take stand on Ram Setu, asks SC to decide

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 19: The Centre today refused to take any stand on the issue of declaring mythological Ram Setu a national monument and asked the Supreme Court instead to decide it. Appearing before a bench headed by justices H L Dattu and Anil R Dave, Additional Solicitor General Haren Raval submitted that the government after consultations on the issue …

No stand on whether Ram Sethu is a national monument: Centre
12 years, 11 months ago

No stand on whether Ram Sethu is a national monument: Centre

Firstpost  

The Central government said that it had no stand on whether the Ram Sethu should be declared a national monument. Stuck between political allies and the possibility of offending religious sentiments, the Centre told the Supreme Court that it had no stand on whether the Ram Sethu structure between India and Sri Lanka should be declared a national monument. The …

Declare Ram Sethu A National Monument, Jayalalithaa Tells PM
12 years, 11 months ago

Declare Ram Sethu A National Monument, Jayalalithaa Tells PM

India TV News  

Chennai, Mar 28: A day after the Supreme Court sought to know the Centre's stand on Ram Sethu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday asked the Union government to declare it a national monument without further delay. In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, she said her government would also separately file a counter to express its stand …

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