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.
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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.