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.
On 4th March: The Allahabad High Court has instructed a Varanasi court to reach a verdict within eight weeks on the worship rights of a ‘shivling’ found in the Gyanvapi mosque. This follows a petition filed in 2022. Hindu and Muslim parties have differing views on the structure discovered during a court-authorized survey.