A fire at the house of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Verma led to the discovery of a huge pile of cash. Sources say the Chief Justice of India took the matter very seriously. The Supreme Court Collegium discussed the issue and reached a unanimous decision. As a result, Justice Verma has been transferred back to Allahabad.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved within a year based on mutual incompatibility, requiring “exceptional hardship or depravity” per Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court upheld a Family Court’s dismissal of a divorce petition, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and legal process compliance.
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant reshuffle in its judiciary, with 114 judges transferred across various districts. This large-scale movement aims to streamline judicial processes and ensure effective administration of justice. The transfers include several district judges and senior judicial officers, impacting key courts in the state. Such reshuffles are part of regular efforts to maintain transparency and efficiency in the judiciary.
A public interest litigation (PIL) filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking registration of a first information report (FIR) against police officials and the district magistrate (DM) in relation to the death of four individuals in the communal violence that broke out in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh. The PIL has been filed by one Mohammed Yusuf, the Secretary of Hazrat Khwaja Garib Nawaz Association, through Advocates Saher Naqvi and Mohd. Arif.
The Allahabad High Court refused bail to a man accused of raping a 4-year-old girl while observing that in our country little girls are worshipped. The Court was hearing a Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application filed by the Applicant seeking enlargement on bail in a Crime case registered under Sections 363, 376, 511 IPC and Section 9M, 9U/10 POCSO Act. The bench of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav observed, “In our country, little girls are worshiped. Rape is a heinous crime and this type of cases are increasing day by day in our society.”
Notorious gangster Sundar Bhati, serving a life sentence for the murder of Samajwadi Party leader Harendra Nagar and his gunner Bhudev Sharma, has been granted bail by the Allahabad High Court and has gone underground since then. Following his release from Sonbhadra jail, Bhati quietly boarded a flight from Varanasi to Delhi. He is believed to have since gone into hiding in Haryana, with a Special Task Force (STF) team from western Uttar Pradesh closely monitoring his movements, media said Today (Oct 26).
Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court initiated a suo moto case regarding delayed compensation distribution by tribunals. Five High Courts have been asked to respond. A retired Gujarat judge brought attention to Rs. 2,000 crores in unpaid compensation. Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora is appointed as Amicus Curiae, and the Supreme Court seeks responses to address the issue.
The Allahabad High Court has urged the Union government to consider forming an international treaty to address challenges in prosecuting foreign nationals, particularly regarding bail, interpreters, and consular support. The court emphasized the need for fair treatment and the prevention of exploitation of legal gaps. The case will resume on April 18.
“He is a dreaded criminal. There are so many cases”: The Supreme Court Today postponed the hearing on gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s appeal against a 5-year prison sentence, citing his notorious criminal record. The case dates back 24 years and involves alleged reign of terror in Uttar Pradesh. The bench observed that he is currently in custody. An earlier acquittal was overturned in 2021.