The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) lacks authority to direct police to file an FIR, observing that “the CWC is only empowered to forward a report to the Juvenile Justice Board or police authority.”
Allahabad High Court Reinstates Padma Shri Dr. Devi Prasad Dwivedi at Kashi Vishwanath Temple After 25 Years, ruling that his removal as Acharya 25 years ago was legally invalid and clarifying that the Acharya’s role is a spiritual, not salaried, position.
The Supreme Court ruled that two Uttar Pradesh Assistant Teachers cannot be dismissed for lacking TET at appointment since they qualified before the 2019 deadline. The bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai restored their jobs, calling the termination order legally unsustainable.
The Allahabad High Court has cancelled summons against India Today’s Aroon Purie and Prabhu Chawla, ruling that their report on child prostitution did not incite hatred or unrest. The Court upheld journalists’ right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a).
The Allahabad High Court urged the Supreme Court to take a hands-off approach, asserting that the district judiciary falls under its domain. It said the apex court should let High Courts decide on service rules and judicial promotions independently.
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of Danish, Faizan, and Nazir, arrested over the 2024 Sambhal clashes during a survey near Shahi Jama Masjid. The trio had been in custody for nearly a year as the case continues to stir political debate in Uttar Pradesh.
Today, On 29th October, During the All India Judges Association Case hearing, The Supreme Court clarified that it has no intention of curbing the discretion of High Courts in recommending names for appointments but questioned why each High Court is following a different policy in the process.
The Allahabad High Court, led by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, held that the correctness of allegations cannot be tested under Section 482 CrPC, dismissing Sahara’s plea to quash the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering investigation.
Today, On 29th October, During the All India Judges Association Case hearing, CJI BR Gavai questioned why different High Courts follow varying policies for District Judge appointments, hinting at the need for a uniform system across India’s judiciary.
The Supreme Court declined to interfere in a case against a law graduate who posted that the Babri Masjid “will be rebuilt.”
The Bench said the defence can be raised before the trial court as the plea was withdrawn after brief exchanges.
