The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to study and propose the implementation of the ‘open jail’ model from states like Rajasthan and Maharashtra by March 29, 2024. This initiative aims to create a more rehabilitative environment for prisoners and to address the impacts of imprisonment on families and society as a whole.
The Allahabad High Court Yesterday (29 Feb) urged the Union of India to consider amending the Hindu Marriage Act to include irretrievable breakdown of marriages as a divorce ground, citing societal changes. It granted a divorce decree to a doctor, noting his wife’s prolonged absence as mental cruelty. The court also directed relevant authorities to consider this matter.
The counsel for the Shahi Idgah managing committee argued in the Allahabad High Court today that the suit seeking the removal of the mosque is constrained by the statute of limitations. The Muslim side cited a compromise dating back to 1968, stating the suit filed in 2020 is beyond the three-year limit to challenge a compromise. The High Court set March 13 as the next hearing date. The case involves a dispute over Waqf property. The Waqf Act allows the Waqf Boards in India to claim unlimited powers over properties without recourse to legal challenge, raising questions in the context of a secular country. Waqf Board holds over 8,54,509 properties encompassing more than eight lakh acres of land, with powers to acquire and declare ownership without need for proof. The controversy surrounding the Waqf Act and the dispute over the mosque illustrates the complexities of religious property laws in India, provoking debate about the Act’s constitutionality.
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The Allahabad High Court recently ruled on the extension of detention orders under the National Security Act (1980) in India, emphasizing the legality of such extensions. The Division Bench ordered the immediate release of the petitioner, Abdul Rahman Alias Nanni, stating that any extension beyond the specified period in the confirmatory order is illegal.
The ‘love jihad’ law, enacted in BJP-governed states, aims to curb religious conversions under false pretenses. It mandates notification of conversion intent and has led to arrests and hurdles for interfaith couples. Judiciary rulings have upheld individual rights, but a conservative shift raises concerns. Societal pressures persist for interfaith couples despite legal battles.
The Allahabad High Court declined the Gyanvapi Mosque committee’s request for an interim stay on the performance of Puja in the southern cellar, also known as Vyas Tehkhana, within the mosque premises. In a significant development surrounding the Gyanvapi mosque, the Allahabad High Court has made a pivotal decision regarding the ongoing dispute over worship […]
Allahabad High Court Criticizes Lawyers’ Strike: Courts Serve Justice, Not Just Lawyers’ Livelihood The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong disapproval of the ongoing lawyers’ strike in the state, which began on August 30 in response to a police lathi charge incident involving advocates in Hapur district. Justice Kshitij Shailendra emphasized that the primary objective […]
Allahabad High Court Upholds Constitutional Right to Gender Reassignment Surgery In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed that individuals possess a constitutional right to change their gender through surgical intervention. This pivotal decision came in response to a plea by a female police constable from Uttar Pradesh (UP) who sought permission for […]