Today, On 24th October, the Supreme Court provided interim protection to journalist Mamta Tripathi, who faced multiple FIRs for tweeting about caste bias in Uttar Pradesh’s administration. The Court has requested the state government’s response to her plea for quashing the FIRs, emphasizing journalists’ rights under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
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Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for not responding to a case regarding demolitions in Bahraich. The court expressed frustration over delays and instructed the state to provide detailed information about the road’s category. Affected residents were given 15 days to respond to demolition notices.
A petition in the Allahabad High Court seeks to restrain Yati Narsinghanand from making derogatory comments about Prophet Muhammad and the Quran, requesting the removal of his “hate speech” from social media. The petitioners argue that his actions jeopardize societal stability and call for legal action against him due to his history of hate speech.
Today, 22nd October, the Supreme Court temporarily halted bulldozer actions linked to the Bahraich violence case, agreeing to review challenges against demolition notices. The Uttar Pradesh government assured no action will be taken until the next hearing. Concerns about sensitive demolition practices prompted this temporary stay for further examination.
A special bench of the High Court temporarily stayed the demolition of allegedly illegal structures in Bahraich, providing the accused 15 days to respond to the notices. The court emphasized the need for clarity in construction authorizations and directed state authorities to consider responses carefully before making decisions. The next hearing is set for October 23.
Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition from the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust regarding land acquisition by the Uttar Pradesh government, citing no legal issues with prior rulings. The court emphasized concerns about educational provisions for 300 affected students and noted allegations of misuse of power in land allotment.
The Allahabad High Court sought a detailed reply from the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (Sept 13) on the arrangements at the cow shelters in the state. Court asked the director of the animal husbandry department to be present in the court during the next hearing through video-conferencing. The next hearing of the case will be on September 25.
Today, On 9th September, The Supreme Court issued stay a High Court ruling directing the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teachers. This offers temporary relief to current appointees amid ongoing legal disputes. The case highlights challenges in large-scale public sector recruitment drives, with the final outcome pending Supreme Court examination.
The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to a former Uttar Pradesh principal secretary for providing false statements regarding delays in processing remission applications in the state’s prisons. The Court criticized the official’s inconsistent explanations and emphasized that his actions had jeopardized someone else’s liberty. The case is ongoing, with the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh instructed to provide an explanation by September 24.
The Supreme Court today has postponed Abbas Ansari’s bail plea hearing regarding an alleged unauthorized meeting with his wife at Chitrakoot jail. The court has given the Uttar Pradesh Government one week to respond, rescheduling the case for September. Ansari challenges denial of bail and his involvement in money laundering cases. Seven individuals, including Ansari’s wife, were arrested.
