"It is necessary to point out that the majority has not upheld the wisdom of the decision; nor has the majority concluded that the stated objectives were achieved," says P Chidambaram.
Supreme Court Order on Demonetisation Highlights: Justice BV Nagarathna in her dissenting view held that though demonetisation was well-intentioned and well thought of, it has to be declared unlawful on legal grounds (and not on the basis of objects).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move appears to be popular, at least politically. It has been echoed in at least two other developing countries, where Venezuela and Pakistan have taken a similar route.
Iran mission uses donations to buy 40 tonnes of medicine, unable to send them home
India23 min ago
A 40-tonne shipment of medicines bought by the Iranian embassy in India is stranded in New Delhi due to a damaged aircraft. The embassy is seeking alternative ways to deliver the urgently needed medicines, as pharmaceutical companies in Iran are under attack.
