The Allahabad High Court has set conditions for firearm deposits during Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the need for specific reasons, in response to Election Commission directives. The decision aims to prevent arbitrary orders and legal disputes, warning authorities of potential exemplary costs for non-compliance. The court clarified that legitimate reasons for firearm deposits should be issued through specific orders.
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.
Today(on 18th March),The Supreme Court granted bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in an arms license case, considering his detention period and alleged offenses. Ansari, son of Mukhtar Ansari, faces allegations of improper firearms acquisition, transferring licenses, and using multiple identities. The court decided against commenting on the case’s merits and emphasized bail subject to set terms and conditions.
Today, the Allahabad High Court delivered a verdict rejecting the challenge raised against the cancellation of the lease for the land of Maulana Mohamad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur District of Uttar Pradesh. The University Trust had submitted a writ petition opposing the Uttar Pradesh government’s action to revoke the land lease associated with the […]
Mukhtar Ansari | Delhi Police challenged a NHRC order criticizing their failure to protect Shahnawaz Ansari, linked to gangster Mukhtar Ansari, killed in a Bijnor court. The court temporarily suspended the NHRC directive for compensation and appointed an amicus curiae to assist in the matter. The hearing was postponed until July 18, with the Uttar Pradesh Police included as a respondent.
“He is a dreaded criminal. There are so many cases”: The Supreme Court Today postponed the hearing on gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s appeal against a 5-year prison sentence, citing his notorious criminal record. The case dates back 24 years and involves alleged reign of terror in Uttar Pradesh. The bench observed that he is currently in custody. An earlier acquittal was overturned in 2021.
The Allahabad High Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to study and propose the implementation of the ‘open jail’ model from states like Rajasthan and Maharashtra by March 29, 2024. This initiative aims to create a more rehabilitative environment for prisoners and to address the impacts of imprisonment on families and society as a whole.
The Supreme Court’s directive to the Uttar Pradesh Government ensures timely payment to state-appointed advocates, aiming to prevent legal interventions for outstanding fees. Justices emphasized the need to discourage litigation for dues and reduce interest penalties. The government must settle payments within six weeks to avoid additional charges. The directive came in response to concerns about lawyer compensation.
A special court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced three men to life in prison for raping a 16-year-old Dalit girl, marking a crucial step against sexual violence and caste discrimination. BAREILLY,UTTAR PRADESH: On 20th February, a special court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has delivered a landmark verdict in a distressing case involving the rape […]
In Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, a Special POCSO court delivered a verdict, sentencing an individual to 10 years of imprisonment for an abduction and rape incident that occurred nine years ago. This ruling stems from an incident in 2015, during which Kol lured a minor girl and subjected her to sexual assault.