The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad HC stayed a single bench order for fresh MBBS counselling and allowed SC students admitted under the 70% quota to be shifted to vacant seats. The court asked UP govt to strictly follow the 21% reservation cap from next session.
Allahabad High Court has reserved its verdict on the UP Govt’s appeal challenging a single judge’s order that quashed government directives allocating over 79% reserved seats in four medical colleges at Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, and Saharanpur.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered round-the-clock security for a man who is pursuing his cases against a very powerful individual and facing constant threats. He is litigating against Rahul over citizenship issues.
In the Justice Yashwant Varma row, lawyers have approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of the earlier ruling. They stated that “criminal law still not set in motion, bribe givers, bribe takers, fixers and brokers remain unscathed.”
Today, On 18th August, The Supreme Court asked AAP MP Sanjay Singh to approach the Allahabad High Court regarding the closure of 105 schools in Uttar Pradesh, observing, “Are you not trying to enforce rights under the Right to Education Act?”
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has issued notices to the UP government and Bar Council over a PIL alleging that advocates were running a marriage centre from a chamber at the old court campus.
In the cash discovery row, a Supreme Court-appointed panel stated the storeroom where burnt cash was found was “under active control of Justice Varma and family,” raising serious questions about the Allahabad High Court judge’s role.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association President called the impeachment move against Justice Yashwant Varma “the victory of the public,” saying it restores trust in the judiciary and shows that people’s voices have truly been heard.
Vice President Dhankhar questioned the delay in FIR in the judge cash case, saying, “Who are the bigger sharks?” He noted the Supreme Court has acted but must now address legacy issues from the 1990s.
Today, On 19th May, Supreme Court to hear petition demanding FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in alleged cash scandal. The plea seeks criminal action in connection with the controversy, raising serious questions over judicial conduct and accountability.
