Chief Justice Chandrachud's final verdict condemned "bulldozer justice" as uncivilized, marking a significant shift in judicial approach to unauthorized demolitions. The morning saw protests at the Canadian High Commission in Delhi over temple attacks, while Canadian authorities arrested Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla, Nijjar's associate.
An Army officer died in Kishtwar during an encounter with militants, adding to the security challenges in Jammu & Kashmir. The afternoon brought political developments from Maharashtra, where both BJP and MVA released manifestos with competing welfare promises.
In the evening, South Africa defeated India in the second T20 despite Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket haul, leveling the series 1-1. Netanyahu confirmed authorizing the September pager attacks in Lebanon that killed 39 people, while Indian authorities captured Baba Siddique's alleged killer at the Nepal border.