A juice seller at the UP district court in Aligarh received a shocking Rs 7.79 crore tax notice. The daily-wage earner is now struggling with stress and fear over the sudden demand.
The Supreme Court Today (Feb 3) took strict action after Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia was mistreated in Gautam Budh Nagar District Court. During the hearing, the Uttar Pradesh government revealed that Rs 82 crores have been allocated for installing CCTV cameras in district courts to improve security and transparency. The court also criticized regular lawyer strikes, improper courtroom attire, and discrimination against advocates from other regions. A fresh notice was issued to the Bar Association, and officials were warned of serious consequences if they failed to respond. The Supreme Court Bar Association has strongly condemned the incident, calling for accountability.
Hindu Shakti Dal has urged top Indian authorities, including the President and Prime Minister, to reopen the 1978 Sambhal riots case, alleging past governments shielded accused perpetrators. Simran Gupta, the group’s leader, called for a CBI and NIA investigation to ensure justice for victims’ families, claiming the riots were mishandled. The group also highlighted its other actions, including legal efforts on disputed religious sites and property acquisitions linked to Dawood Ibrahim.
The Supreme Court has ordered Uttar Pradesh officials to provide inquiry reports regarding the death of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died on March 28, 2024, in custody. His son, Umar Ansari, claimed the state failed to deliver the necessary documents, prompting the court to mandate their submission within two weeks amid ongoing safety concerns surrounding Mukhtar’s imprisonment.
The Supreme Court asked Uttar Pradesh (UP) government to propose suitable amendments to the laws governing cooperative societies and other such legal entities to stop conferring ex officio positions on the spouses or family members of the State bureaucrats. The Court directed the government to prepare and place an appropriate draft proposal before it by February 10, 2025.
The Supreme Court ordered Uttar Pradesh to pay Rs 5 lakh to 83-year-old retired constable Ram Autar Singh Yadav for his bravery against dacoits 34 years ago. Yadav, who previously sought a Gallantry Award, faced delays until the court highlighted his contributions. This ruling emphasizes recognizing the sacrifices of unsung heroes.
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Today, On 29th November, the Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh officials for illegally felling 454 trees on Vrindavan Road. The Court mandated that permitted tree-felling must occur only between 6 PM and 8 AM. A halt to further tree felling was ordered, highlighting the need for adherence to judicial directives.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Oct 22) questioned the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) why was it concerned with madrasas after the child rights body said students of such institutions weren’t able to pursue medical and engineering professions. CJI Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj made the remarks while reserving the verdict on petitions challenging the Allahabad High Court judgement. The high court had declared the 2004 Uttar Pradesh law on madrasas as unconstitutional on the ground it violated the principles of secularism.
The Allahabad High Court clarified key provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangster Act, emphasizing procedural safeguards for prosecution. In a ruling, the Court quashed an FIR due to flaws, specifically the lack of a corresponding provision and the application of a three-year bar for earlier offenses. This decision highlights the importance of intent and procedural accuracy in gang-related cases.