The Allahabad High Court observed that a wife’s consumption of alcohol does not amount to cruelty towards her husband unless accompanied by other serious issues. The case involved a husband’s divorce plea citing his wife’s outings with friends and alcohol consumption without informing him. The court evaluated whether these claims constituted valid grounds for divorce.
Justice Rohinton Nariman condemned the surge of legal challenges concerning religious sites, asserting they contradict the Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of worship places as of August 15, 1947. He warned such lawsuits could incite communal discord and urged their dismissal, emphasizing adherence to the rule of law.
Former BJP MLA Baba Gorakhnath Today (Oct 16) moved the Allahabad High Court to withdraw his petition challenging the election of Samajwadi Party leader Awadhesh Prasad from the Milkipur assembly constituency in the 2022 election. The Milkipur seat has fallen vacant following Prasad’s election to Lok Sabha. The Election Commission on Tuesday announced bypolls to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh but left out Milkipur due to proceedings in the matter before the Lucknow bench of the court.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared his daughters’ struggle with nemaline myopathy, a genetic disorder that impairs muscle function. He criticized the painful diagnostic tests and the lack of awareness and facilities for affected families in India. Health experts emphasized the condition’s rarity, symptoms, and management strategies, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
The Allahabad High Court intends to initiate contempt proceedings against Senior Advocate SC Mishra for shouting at judges and making disparaging remarks during a hearing. The court emphasized the need for decorum to uphold judicial dignity and criticized Mishra’s conduct, referring the matter for further action to the Chief Justice.
General category candidates in Uttar Pradesh have appealed to the Supreme Court about the 69,000 teacher recruitment process, contesting the government’s reservation policies. Tensions have risen, leading to protests and clashes. The Allahabad High Court’s invalidated merit list has caused unrest among candidates. The Yogi Adityanath government has chosen not to challenge this decision.
The Allahabad High Court questions the UP police’s conclusion that former SP lawmaker Rameshwar Singh Yadav committed rape, as he was allegedly in the legislative assembly at the time. The court has directed the Investigating Officer to explain this and has granted bail to one of the accused due to the unexplained case filing delay.
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The Supreme Court today granted bail to Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in connection with the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. His movements are restricted to Delhi or Lucknow. The court also approved bail for farmers involved in the case and instructed the trial court to expedite proceedings, prioritizing the case.
Today, On 12th July, Chief Justice of India, Chandrachud, visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya, emphasizing its significance and ongoing developments. The visit underscores the judiciary’s role in the temple’s history. His two-and-a-half-hour visit also included the Hanumangarhi temple before departing for Lucknow. This marks a significant event in the ongoing Ayodhya narrative.