A 47-year-old woman was shot dead in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, while returning from a maintenance hearing. Police suspect her husband, with whom she had a 15-year marriage and legal dispute, is behind the murder.
The Allahabad High Court granted interim protection to the 17th-century Shahi Hammam in Agra, responding to a Public Interest Litigation that emphasized its national importance. The Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities to prevent demolition. Local residents face threats from developers, highlighting the urgency of preservation efforts.
The Supreme Court labeled the sewage-filled roads in Agra as “horrible” while rejecting the Agra Development Authority’s appeal against a ₹2 crore fine imposed by the National Green Tribunal. The fine was due to environmental damage from untreated sewage. The court mandated the ADA to submit an action plan for sewage management improvements within four weeks.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that engaging in sexual relations with a woman under fear or misconception constitutes rape. A petition to quash criminal proceedings for alleged rape under false marriage promises was dismissed, citing initial deceit and threats. The court found no reason to quash the proceedings and dismissed the application.
The Supreme Court today rejected a petition to designate Agra as a World Heritage Site, questioning the benefits and legal provisions for such a declaration. Justices Oka and Masih were skeptical about the potential impact on Agra’s cleanliness and development. The counsel argued for preservation and tourism benefits, but the bench remained unconvinced.
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The Allahabad High Court ordered prosecution of a priest and others involved in a child marriage, emphasizing the illegality of the act and the need for strict enforcement of child protection laws. The ruling highlights the judiciary’s firm stance against child marriage and the exploitation of minors, aiming to prevent future instances in the region.
Agra achieved a significant milestone on Friday by becoming the first district in Uttar Pradesh to launch the “Commissionerate Court Monitoring System” (CCMS) portal, aimed at streamlining judicial processes for both plaintiffs and defendants. This innovative system was inaugurated on Friday by Agra Police Commissioner, J Ravinder Gaur, marking a new era of accessibility and transparency in the legal proceedings of the city.
The Allahabad High Court has set the next hearing for August 12 in the Krishna idol dispute. The court granted the Archaeological Survey of India one week to respond to a plea for surveying the Agra mosque. The case involves multiple petitions regarding the disputed Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah site and ongoing legal discourse.
An Agra-based advocate filed a court case alleging the existence of a Hindu temple within the grounds of a dargah (shrine) in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh. Advocate Ajay Pratap Singh asserted that a civil court in Agra has acknowledged his assertion. Singh identified the Dargah of Salim Chishti in Fatehpur Sikri as the temple of Goddess Kamakhya, stating that the adjoining mosque is a component of the temple complex.