Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (India): Today, 17th March, The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities during the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s roster at Allahabad High Court is updated, effective December 16, limiting him to first appeals from district court orders filed up to 2010. This change follows controversy over his remarks regarding the Muslim community, prompting calls for his impeachment and reassigning sensitive cases to other justices.
The Central Government has made nine additional judges of the Allahabad High Court permanent, following thorough evaluation, endorsed by the Chief Minister and Governor of Uttar Pradesh. The move, announced by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, aims to strengthen the judiciary and improve the court’s efficiency amidst a growing caseload.
Today, the Allahabad High Court delivered a verdict rejecting the challenge raised against the cancellation of the lease for the land of Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur District of Uttar Pradesh. The University Trust had submitted a writ petition opposing the Uttar Pradesh government’s action to revoke the land lease associated with the […]
Allahabad High Court Voices Concern Over Prolonged Lawyers’ Strike The Allahabad High Court, located in Prayagraj, has openly expressed its dissatisfaction with the ongoing strike by lawyers, which commenced on August 30. The strike, which has seen lawyers across the state abstaining from work, is a protest against the police lathi charge on lawyers in […]
