The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) Today (Dec 4) withdrew its plea filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking an independent probe into the alleged police firing and atrocities in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. The communal clashes took place in Sambhal following a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid.
The Allahabad High Court has postponed the UPHJS 2023 Preliminary Examination, originally scheduled for December 8, 2024, due to administrative reasons. Candidates are advised to regularly check the High Court’s official website for updates on a new exam date. This examination is crucial for selecting judges for Uttar Pradesh’s higher judiciary amidst the unexpected delay.
The Allahabad High Court clarified key provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangster Act, emphasizing procedural safeguards for prosecution. In a ruling, the Court quashed an FIR due to flaws, specifically the lack of a corresponding provision and the application of a three-year bar for earlier offenses. This decision highlights the importance of intent and procedural accuracy in gang-related cases.
![[Conjugal Rights] "Wife Forcing Husband To Live In Separate Room Is Cruelty": Allahabad HC](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TUKTEB.jpg?resize=447%2C230&ssl=1)
![[BREAKING] Demolition of Akbar Nagar in Lucknow | SC Upholds Allahabad HC's Order](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-10.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 7th May, The Allahabad High Court emphasized the impact of the Waqf Board in the Shahi Idgah dispute, addressing property ownership and religious rights. The case presents broader societal debates on religious sites and legal interpretations, shaping discussions on cultural heritage and communal harmony in India. The involvement of the Waqf Board and the court’s ruling add complexity to the matter, creating anticipation for the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Allahabad HC Today (April 27th) granted bail to former MP Dhananjay Singh but refused his plea to suspend or stay a 7-year imprisonment sentence passed by a district court in a 2020 kidnapping and extortion case. After the HC order, Singh will be released on bail but he cannot contest the election.