One set of educational documents, ten or more jobs: that, in several instances, is what the Allahabad High Court was told, and it has now ordered statewide document verification of all basic school teachers in Uttar Pradesh, to be supervised by the Special Task Force. Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has ordered a verification of […]
Justice Vinod Diwakar of the Allahabad High Court has observed that an impression was given that the last two Full Court meetings were stage-managed, noting that only 16 such meetings were convened in ten years, that no policy matter or annual report reached the Full Court, and that individual Judges’ concurrence or dissent is never recorded.
Justice Vinod Diwakar of the Allahabad High Court has called for recalibration of the Chief Justice-centric model of High Court administration, citing unaccountable administrative decisions, 84 committees largely chaired by two or three senior Judges, committee minutes never placed before the Full Court, and the need for rule-bound procedure, in a judgment arising from four cases on subordinate judiciary delays and bail non-compliance.
The Allahabad High Court raised concerns over policing and governance in Uttar Pradesh, observing that sections of the police machinery appear more loyal to the ruling establishment than the Constitution. The Court highlighted issues relating to the Gangsters Act, administrative accountability, encounter killings, selective crackdowns, and alleged misuse of police powers.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court refused to cancel the criminal case against a man accused of uploading a private video of himself and his wife on Facebook. The court strongly criticized the act, saying it was a serious breach of trust and privacy in a marriage. Justice Vinod Diwakar, who delivered the ruling, stated that the husband had “gravely breached the sanctity of the marital relations” by sharing such a video online.
The Allahabad High Court ordered prosecution of a priest and others involved in a child marriage, emphasizing the illegality of the act and the need for strict enforcement of child protection laws. The ruling highlights the judiciary’s firm stance against child marriage and the exploitation of minors, aiming to prevent future instances in the region.
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.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the plea to dismiss a case against six Muslim men accused of carrying a Tiranga inscribed with Arabic verses. The court emphasized the importance of respecting national symbols to avoid inciting communal discord and insisted that factual questions should be addressed during trial, dismissing the plea.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted three individuals in a 44-year-old murder case, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. The Court emphasized the importance of a fair judicial process, emphasizing the burden of proof on the prosecution and the need to consider the rights of the accused. The acquittal was based on doubts raised regarding the case.
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