Allahabad High Court’s Notice on PIL Against Amendment to U.P. Higher Judicial Service Rules
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The Allahabad High Court recently ruled on the extension of detention orders under the National Security Act (1980) in India, emphasizing the legality of such extensions. The Division Bench ordered the immediate release of the petitioner, Abdul Rahman Alias Nanni, stating that any extension beyond the specified period in the confirmatory order is illegal.
The Supreme Court rejected the Uttar Pradesh Home Secretary’s appeal against the Allahabad High Court’s warning on pension benefits. The High Court had set a deadline for compliance and threatened contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court’s decision emphasizes the importance of adhering to court orders and maintaining legal system integrity.
Special Public Prosecutor Achintya Dwivedi informed PTI that the case pertains to accusations of misuse of funds designated for providing artificial limbs and equipment, which were intended for distribution by a trust overseen by Salman Khurshid and his spouse Louise Khurshid during the fiscal year 2009-2010. A special court in Uttar Pradesh has issued an […]
The Allahabad High Court is currently hearing the Gyanvapi mosque dispute, with the Muslim side challenged to prove their possession of the mosque’s southern cellar in 1993. The court’s directive against media engagement highlights its commitment to integrity. The case is of national interest and could set significant legal precedents for religious and cultural disputes in India.
Justice Jyotsana Rai, a civil court judge in Badayun, was found deceased at her residence in a suspected suicide. She had transferred from Mau a year ago. Her assistants raised the alarm when she didn’t respond to their calls. Colleagues and forensic experts gathered at the scene, as the motive remains unclear. Suicidal support helplines were shared.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s plea, allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque’s southern cellar. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board expressed astonishment and announced plans to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court. They criticized the court for not affording the Muslim side an opportunity to present their perspective. The AIMPLB plans to seek an audience with President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, they alleged a separate law for the majority in courts and questioned the fairness of the judicial system. The Gyanvapi case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about religious rights and judicial equality.
The Centre emphasized to the Supreme Court the need for national reflection in institutions of national significance like Aligarh Muslim University. Solicitor General highlighted the absence of reservation and the institution’s importance. The case revolves around AMU’s minority status, with ongoing deliberation by a seven-judge constitution bench. The hearing continues on Wednesday.
Supreme Court of India has taken significant action concerning the contentious issue of the Uttar Pradesh government’s ban on halal-certified products. The apex court has issued a formal notice in response to a plea filed by the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Halal Trust, which contests the validity of this ban. In a move to safeguard the rights and freedoms of those involved, the Supreme Court has also extended interim protection to Mahmood Madani, the chief of Jamiat, along with other key office-bearers of the trust.
In a decisive action against frivolous litigation, the Supreme Court of India has imposed a substantial cost of Rs 25 lakhs on a litigant, Karan Gambhir, for initiating criminal proceedings on false grounds. This ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal, underscores the court’s stance against unscrupulous litigants exploiting the […]