A Lucknow court has upheld the dismissal of Amitabh Thakur’s defamation complaint against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the term “Kathmullapan” used in a speech. The court ruled that political speech within legislative settings is protected, emphasizing the importance of free expression while defining legal boundaries related to defamation.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, inaugurated significant enhancements at his childhood school in Pauri district. Adityanath expressed joy over the modernizations, praising educational reforms and societal involvement. Dhami highlighted the state’s progress, linking dedication in education to broader development, and encouraged students to excel academically for a brighter future.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to reinstate an officer who was dismissed for forwarding a WhatsApp message that accused Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of being involved in casteism. The court found that the dismissal of Amar Singh, an Additional Private Secretary in the State Secretariat, was excessive given the nature of the offence.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Aligarh Muslim University for its 50% Muslim reservation, questioning its fairness to SCs, STs, and OBCs, despite central funding. He emphasized the need for equal opportunities as mandated by the Constitution and pointed out political parties hindering favorable policies for electoral gain.
Mumbai traffic police received a threatening message directed at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, warning of dire consequences if he doesn’t resign within 10 days. This incident, amidst other similar threats against public figures, prompts heightened security measures and investigations, primarily focused on links to organized crime, particularly the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, at a felicitation event in Kanhersar, revealed he sought divine guidance during the Ayodhya dispute, believing faith facilitates solutions. He noted the case’s complexity and discussed the Supreme Court’s landmark 2019 ruling favoring the Ram temple’s construction, while also assigning a mosque site.