Unable to walk on his own anymore, Dr Chishty is carried to court in Ajmer. Photo: Times of India
DR CHISHTY CASE UPDATE
Beena Sarwar
June 21: The expected release of an elderly Pakistani academic imprisoned in India for nearly two decades was delayed as the Governor of Rajasthan raised further queries instead of signing the mercy petition recommended to him by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan – flouting the constitutional provision that requires the Governor to act upon the advice of the Chief Minister, making his signature a mere formality. Continue reading
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