Joshimath Sinking: Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing; says there are democratically elected institutions to look into the issue

The plea filed by Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has sought intervention of the Court to ensure immediate financial assistance and compensation to the residents of Joshimath.

Joshimath and Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday refused to grant urgent hearing in the petition seeking the intervention of the Court in relation to the sinking of land in Uttarakhand's hill town, Joshimath.

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Supreme Court of India

Justice PS Narasimha

CJI DY Chandrachud

Joshimath Sinking

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati