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    Right to Appear in an Examination Is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21 : Allahabad High Court
    Right to Appear in an Examination Is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21 : Allahabad High Court
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    Right to Appear in an Examination Is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21 : Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court held that the right to appear in examinations is an essential part of the right to live with dignity under Article 21. The court directed Rajju Bhaiya University to hold a special exam within two weeks.

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    Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Avoid Obligation, Required to Earn by Physical Labour: Allahabad High Court Enhanced Maintenance
    Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Avoid Obligation, Required to Earn by Physical Labour: Allahabad High Court Enhanced Maintenance
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    Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Avoid Obligation, Required to Earn by Physical Labour: Allahabad High Court Enhanced Maintenance

    The Allahabad High Court held that an able-bodied husband cannot evade his duty to maintain his wife and child and is required to earn even through physical labour. The Court enhanced the maintenance amount, terming the earlier award inadequate in view of prevailing living costs.

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    1987 Rape-Murder Case | Chance Witnesses Unreliable: Allahabad High Court Acquits Man After 38 Years
    1987 Rape-Murder Case | Chance Witnesses Unreliable: Allahabad High Court Acquits Man After 38 Years
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    1987 Rape-Murder Case | Chance Witnesses Unreliable: Allahabad High Court Acquits Man After 38 Years

    The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man convicted in a 1987 rape-murder case after nearly 38 years, holding that the prosecution failed to establish a complete chain of circumstantial evidence. The Court ruled that the testimony of chance witnesses was unreliable.

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    ‘Deadly Kite String Can’t Be Ignored’: Allahabad High Court Pulls Up UP Govt Over Chinese Manjha Ban
    ‘Deadly Kite String Can’t Be Ignored’: Allahabad High Court Pulls Up UP Govt Over Chinese Manjha Ban
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    ‘Deadly Kite String Can’t Be Ignored’: Allahabad High Court Pulls Up UP Govt Over Chinese Manjha Ban

    The Allahabad High Court has again directed the Uttar Pradesh government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manjha, citing serious risks to human life and birds. The Court stressed that earlier orders, especially ahead of the Makar Sankranti kite-flying season, must be implemented without delay.

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    Impeachment Motion Row: Supreme Court Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Panel
    Impeachment Motion Row: Supreme Court Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Panel
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    Impeachment Motion Row: Supreme Court Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Panel

    Today, On 16th January, Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to set up a three-member inquiry committee under the Judges Inquiry Act. The Bench delivered its ruling after reserving judgment on January 8, and declined interference.

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    Married Man’s False Promise of Marriage Is Deceitful Attracting Section 69 BNS: Allahabad High Court
    Married Man’s False Promise of Marriage Is Deceitful Attracting Section 69 BNS: Allahabad High Court
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    Married Man’s False Promise of Marriage Is Deceitful Attracting Section 69 BNS: Allahabad High Court

    Allahabad High Court upheld criminal proceedings against Kuldeep Verma for allegedly maintaining a decade-long sexual relationship on false promise of marriage. The Court held allegations disclose a prima facie offence under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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    No Cash Was Recovered From My Residence, Wasn’t Present During the Fire: Justice Yashwant Varma to Parliamentary Panel
    No Cash Was Recovered From My Residence, Wasn’t Present During the Fire: Justice Yashwant Varma to Parliamentary Panel
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    No Cash Was Recovered From My Residence, Wasn’t Present During the Fire: Justice Yashwant Varma to Parliamentary Panel

    Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma told a Parliamentary panel that no cash was found at his New Delhi residence during the March 2025 fire and clarified he was not present when the incident occurred.

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    ‘Complete Disclosure Is Not a Formality’: Supreme Court Says Honesty Is Mandatory for Government Jobs
    ‘Complete Disclosure Is Not a Formality’: Supreme Court Says Honesty Is Mandatory for Government Jobs
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    ‘Complete Disclosure Is Not a Formality’: Supreme Court Says Honesty Is Mandatory for Government Jobs

    The Supreme Court of India has ruled that full and truthful disclosure in government job applications is a basic requirement based on fairness, integrity and public trust. The Court held that hiding criminal cases undermines the recruitment process and sympathy cannot override the law.

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    Wife’s Educational Qualifications Cannot be Grounds to Deny Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
    Wife’s Educational Qualifications Cannot be Grounds to Deny Maintenance: Allahabad High Court
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    Wife’s Educational Qualifications Cannot be Grounds to Deny Maintenance: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court rules that a wife’s education or potential earning capacity cannot deny her right to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. The judgment reinforces women’s financial rights and ensures dignity after marital separation.

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    Supreme Court Stay Pushes Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Temple Dispute Hearing to February 24
    Supreme Court Stay Pushes Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Temple Dispute Hearing to February 24
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    Supreme Court Stay Pushes Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Temple Dispute Hearing to February 24

    A Chandausi court in Uttar Pradesh has fixed February 24 for hearing the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute after proceedings were deferred due to a Supreme Court stay. The apex court is scheduled to hear the matter on January 12, keeping trial court proceedings on hold.

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