Today 2nd April, Ardhendumauli Kumar Prasad resigned as the Additional Advocate General (AAG) of Uttar Pradesh due to personal reasons. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity and cited a desire to focus on his private legal practice. Prior to this role, he served as the standing counsel for Uttar Pradesh in the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government regarding non-functional CCTV cameras in a courtroom where Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia was assaulted, emphasizing the state’s accountability for court safety. The Court ordered the report to be widely circulated and condemned actions compromising legal proceedings, following an assault on Bhatia and Advocate Muskan Gupta.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the dangers of celebratory firing at weddings, emphasizing the loss of innocent lives. The accessibility of illegal firearms, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, was criticized as a violation of the right to life. Justices also emphasized that the right to bear arms is not a fundamental right protected by the Constitution.
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.