Today, On 5th April, Justice Yashwant Varma has taken oath as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, even as he faces corruption allegations. He was recently transferred from the Delhi High Court after cash was found at his home during a fire incident last month. An internal inquiry is currently underway. The situation has raised questions, but the judicial process continues.
A petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court seeking to prevent Justice Yashwant Varma from taking oath. The PIL refers to an ongoing in-house inquiry ordered by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) regarding the discovery of “four to five semi-burnt sacks” of Indian currency notes at Justice Varma’s residence. The notes were reportedly recovered after a fire incident last month, raising concerns over possible misconduct. The plea urges the court to withhold his oath until the investigation is complete.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a lawyer’s demand for a Rs.1 crore fee from the government for a case he filed on his own. The court noted that the petitioner was never officially engaged by the government. The Centre clarified that it has a dedicated panel of advocates representing its interests in the Supreme Court. The ruling reinforces that self-filed cases do not warrant government compensation.
The Allahabad High Court instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to address the relocation request of the Hathras rape victim’s family for their safety. The court emphasized the urgency following delays since February 2024 and required a prompt response from the District Magistrate, with compliance to be assessed by January 2025.
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The Allahabad High Court permitted the withdrawal of a petition that delayed the Milkipur assembly bypoll, allowing the Election Commission of India to proceed with scheduling it. The petition contested the election of SP MLA Awadhesh Prasad, which became vacant after his Lok Sabha election in June.
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Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for not responding to a case regarding demolitions in Bahraich. The court expressed frustration over delays and instructed the state to provide detailed information about the road’s category. Affected residents were given 15 days to respond to demolition notices.
A special bench of the High Court temporarily stayed the demolition of allegedly illegal structures in Bahraich, providing the accused 15 days to respond to the notices. The court emphasized the need for clarity in construction authorizations and directed state authorities to consider responses carefully before making decisions. The next hearing is set for October 23.
Today, On 20th September, the Supreme Court adjourned Maneka Gandhi’s petition against the election of Samajwadi Party candidate Ram Bhual Nishad until September 30. Gandhi contends irregularities, including Nishad’s failure to disclose his full criminal record. Her appeal challenges the Allahabad High Court’s ruling that her petition was time-barred under election law.
