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.
Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Varma impeachment row, the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on his plea challenging the proceedings. The Court also denied any extension for his appearance before the three-member Lok Sabha probe committee.
The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in a case linked to her social media remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack. The Court directed her to cooperate with the investigation while ordering that no coercive action be taken at this stage.
Today, On 7th January, Justice Yashwant Varma told the Supreme Court that under the Judges Act a joint inquiry committee is required when both Houses move motions, arguing the Lok Sabha panel became non-est in law after the Rajya Sabha motion was withdrawn.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to formulate a comprehensive SOP mandating audio-video recording of all police searches and seizures. The SOP must also ensure that seizure lists are promptly uploaded to the E-Sakshya portal.
The Allahabad High Court ordered the swift restoration of an ancestral home to a woman forcibly evicted by police and revenue officials, labeling the eviction as a serious misuse of legal authority by a bench of Justices Gupta and Kumar.
The Allahabad High Court clarified that the Rent Authority’s powers are not limited by the absence of a written tenancy agreement or submitted details. Under the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021, landlords can still seek eviction.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a habeas corpus plea alleging the illegal arrest of a businessman by Uttar Pradesh Police. The Court granted liberty to seek relief before the appropriate High Court, noting a related matter is already pending.
The Supreme Court held that the statements of a deceased woman and her minor daughter were sufficient to summon the in-laws as accused under Section 319 CrPC. SC said the dying declaration and the child’s testimony provided grounds.
The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should not routinely fix deadlines for criminal investigations, stressing that time-bound probes must remain an exception. It also set aside the Allahabad High Court’s direction granting protection from arrest to the accused till cognisance.
