The Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court order remanding a revenue map correction case, stressing that unnecessary remands only create fresh litigation. The bench said courts must aim to reduce disputes, not reopen settled matters.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail in a rape case filed nine years after the alleged incident, warning that opportunities and rights provided under the SC/ST Act should not be misused or abused. The Court emphasized responsible use of legal protections.
The Allahabad High Court stayed a summoning order in a defamation case, citing complete non-application of mind after the CJM referenced irrelevant documents. The Court demanded an explanation and paused proceedings until the next hearing.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for minimising the assault on a minor in a POCSO case, warning that insensitive judicial remarks create a chilling effect on victims. The Court ordered charges under IPC 376 and 511 to proceed.
Allahabad High Court rejected Neha Singh Rathore’s anticipatory bail plea after her post on the Pahalgam attack, which allegedly targeted the Prime Minister. The court noted that her remarks were provocative, baseless, and capable of creating tension on social media.
The Supreme Court overturned the Allahabad High Court’s order directing demolition of a Panchayat Bhawan in Pilibhit, saying public money must not go to waste. The Court asked the district collector to resolve the pathway dispute and keep the building intact.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as an MP, stating his conviction was already stayed by the Supreme Court. The Court held that a stayed conviction cannot trigger disqualification under the Representation of the People Act.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed criminal appeals filed by Bal Kumar Patel, also known as Raj Kumar, refusing to quash ongoing proceedings. The Court stressed, ‘No Withdrawal of Cases Against Lawmakers Without High Court Leave,’ upholding the requirement.
Today, On 4th December, The Supreme Court granted one-week interim protection to petitioners whose properties in Uttar Pradesh were facing demolition, directing authorities to maintain the present status. The order provides temporary relief while the Court examines the concerns raised over the demolition proceedings.
Allahabad High Court has ordered DMs across UP to investigate cases where converted individuals are allegedly using SC certificates. The Court warned that such misuse amounts to a “fraud on Constitution” and directed strict action.
