The Allahabad High Court disclosed a threat against Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, who ordered a survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque. An investigation uncovered a plot by Islamic fundamentalist groups to assassinate him. The controversy stems from differing claims about the mosque’s history. This event highlights the challenges faced by the judiciary in India, especially regarding sensitive religious cases.
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A 25-year-old woman from Mumbai filed a civil suit against BJP’s Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan, claiming he is her biological father. She seeks a DNA test, legal recognition, and an injunction against Kishan denying paternity. Legal action includes quashing an FIR and challenging its jurisdiction. The case unfolds amidst family disputes with allegations and counterclaims.
A lawyer has filed a PIL to rename Allahabad High Court as “High Court of Uttar Pradesh,” citing the colonial legacy of naming high courts after cities. The petition seeks official recognition and alignment with the state it serves. It also addresses jurisdictional concerns between the court’s benches in Lucknow and Prayagraj. The move reflects a broader dialogue about decolonization and legal identity in post-independence India.
A special CBI court in Lucknow has convicted seven individuals, including gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, in the murder case of former BSP MLA Raju Pal. The late Atiq Ahmad was also an accused. The victim was shot due to political rivalry, and the CBI took over the case in 2016. Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf were later shot and killed while under police custody.
The Allahabad High Court Today (March 22nd) declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 unconstitutional and a violation of secularism. The court directed the government to accommodate madrasa students into the formal education system. This decision will lead to the ceasing of government financial aid to madrasas and their eventual abolition.
A civil suit involving a Hindu temple near the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow has advanced following the dismissal of a revision plea. The suit seeks the right of worship at Laxman Teela and addresses the historical damage to the site during Aurangzeb’s reign. The ruling allows the suit to proceed, determining the plaintiffs’ right to uninterrupted worship.
The Allahabad High Court has confirmed the decision of a single-judge bench from May, which ruled that the dismissal of the law officer and five faculty members from Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University was unlawful. Allahabad High Court has affirmed the reinstatement of a law officer and five faculty members at Dr. Shakuntala Misra […]