A Baghpat Chief Judicial Magistrate Court concluded a 27-year-old criminal case after the accused admitted guilt and sought leniency. The 65-year-old villager was sentenced till the rising of the court and fined Rs 1,000, bringing an end to proceedings arising from allegations of abuse and criminal intimidation dating back to 1999.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed murder accused Mevalal Prajapati’s bail plea while strongly criticising rising criminal case pendency in Uttar Pradesh district courts, holding the State government and police authorities largely responsible for prolonged judicial delays in criminal proceedings.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Rs 680 crore advocate chambers and parking at Allahabad High Court, emphasizing the equal importance of litigants in the justice system alongside judges and lawyers. He highlighted infrastructure improvements, support for advocates, and the goal of enhancing justice delivery through integrated court complexes.
