The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to issue a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teacher positions, in response to concerns about improper application of reservation quotas. This ruling impacts previously appointed teachers and aims to uphold social justice, with support and criticism from political figures.
The Supreme Court has today issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate regarding Abbas Ansari’s bail plea in a money laundering case. Ansari is accused of extorting money and his wife allegedly facilitated communication. The Allahabad High Court previously denied his bail request, prompting Ansari to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court today directed the UP Government to secure a sponsor to cover the educational expenses for a Muslim child from Muzaffarnagar who was assaulted. The state must ensure the child remains in the same school until the completion of his schooling. This directive stems from a petition filed by Tushar Gandhi seeking justice for the mistreated student.
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the bail plea of MLA Abbas Ansari, son of the late gangster Mukhtar Ansari. He is accused of illegally meeting his wife in prison, prompting a transfer to Kasganj district jail. The court will now consider his bail request.
Today, On 22nd July, TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized the Supreme Court’s interim stay on ‘nameplates’ for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes, calling it an “unconstitutional order” contradicting constitutional principles. The bench ruled that state police cannot compel shopkeepers to display their names but can only require them to indicate the food items they offer, with a hearing set for July 26.
Today(on 19th July), the Supreme Court agreed to hear pleas from the CBI and Uttar Pradesh government challenging the Allahabad High Court’s acquittal of Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case. The court also sought a response from Koli and tagged the case with similar pending pleas.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has formed a three-member judicial commission, led by former Allahabad High Court Judge Brijesh Kumar Srivastav, to investigate the Hathras stampede that claimed over 120 lives. The commission will examine aspects such as crowd control measures and recommend preventive actions. Various legal pleas have been initiated in response to the tragic incident.
Today(on 25th June),The Supreme Court issued a notice to the UP government on Congress leader Ajay Rai’s plea against criminal proceedings in a 2010 case. This case involves charges under the IPC and Gangsters Act. The court declined to stay the proceedings and scheduled the next hearing for July 15. The case’s implications extend beyond Rai’s political career, reflecting broader issues of legal accountability.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government on 6th May, for requiring the wife of the district magistrate of Bulandshahr to serve as the president of registered societies in the district. The court denounced the norm as “atrocious” and “humiliating for all women,” questioning its relevance and practicality in today’s society. It raised concerns about gender bias and the state’s endorsement of such a practice. Additionally, it rejected the concept of spousal proxy presidents and urged the state’s women and child development department to justify the propriety and legality of the regulation. This issue arose from a dispute related to Bulandshahr’s Zila Mahila Samiti, and the case has raised questions about the state’s endorsement and approval of certain regulations.
Today, On 3rd May, The Supreme Court of India scheduled a final hearing on May 14 for multiple petitions challenging FIRs against the Vice-Chancellor of SHUATS in Uttar Pradesh and others, related to allegations of unlawful religious conversions. The court also directed the submission of written arguments, highlighting the complexity of the case and its constitutional significance.