In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has put a temporary halt to the demolition drive in Lucknow’s Akbar Nagar I and II, emphasizing the constitutional right to livelihood under Article 21. This stay, affecting over 15,000 residents of this nearly half-century-old locality, comes at a crucial time during the harsh winter season. Also […]
The Allahabad High Court has made a significant ruling in the long-standing dispute involving the Gyanvapi Mosque and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The court rejected all petitions filed by the Muslim side, including those by the Sunni Central Waqf Board and Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, which challenged the Hindus’ plea to worship at […]
In a recent development concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute, the Supreme Court of India, on December 15, declined an oral request by the Mosque committee to stay an order issued by the Allahabad High Court. This High Court order, passed the previous day, had approved an application for the appointment of a court […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, expressed its astonishment and concern over the conduct of an advocate who refused to argue a case before a specific bench of the Allahabad High Court. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Pankaj Mithal, was hearing a criminal appeal related to the conviction of […]
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Sanjay Kumar Nishad, which sought modifications to the statue of King Nishad Raj and Lord Shri Ram at Sringverpur Dham in Soraon, Prayagraj. The petitioner argued that the current depiction of the statue, showing King Nishadraj in a hugging position with Lord […]
The Allahabad High Court has been informed by the Union of India that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Ajay Devgn regarding their involvement in surrogate advertising for gutka products. This development comes in response to a contempt plea filed over the non-compliance […]
The Allahabad High Court has recently concluded hearings and reserved its verdict on a contentious legal matter involving the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. This case revolves around a petition challenging the validity of a 1991 civil suit filed by Hindu worshippers. The suit in question demands the restoration of an ancient temple, which the petitioners […]
The Allahabad High Court has granted a stay on the criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief and Rajya Sabha Member Jayant Chaudhary. The proceedings, pending before the MP/MLA Court, Gautambudh Nagar, relate to alleged violations of COVID-19 norms and the […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has instructed the Allahabad High Court to expedite the hearing of a plea by the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, led by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. This plea challenges the Uttar Pradesh Government’s decision to reclaim land allocated to Jauhar University in Rampur. Also read- […]
At his retirement farewell function, Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker of the Allahabad High Court made a poignant statement regarding his transfer from the Chhattisgarh High Court to the Allahabad High Court in 2018. He described the transfer, orchestrated by the Collegium led by then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, as “ill-intended” and a move […]