News for 'Allahabad High Court'

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The objections against the suit were raised by the management committee of the mosque and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.

SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah

SC refuses to stay survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court refused to stay Allahabad high court's December 14 order which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura by a court-monitored three-member team of advocate commissioners.

SC shield for UP Christian society chairman in conversion case

SC shield for UP Christian society chairman in conversion case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala also issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on the appeal filed by Mathew Samuel and others challenging an order of the Allahabad high court which refused to quash the proceedings in the FIR filed against them by the state police.

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

Where would one go to satisfy sexual urges...: HC quashes dowry FIR

Where would one go to satisfy sexual urges...: HC quashes dowry FIR

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The court noted that the primary allegations centred around disagreements related to the couple's sexual relationship and the wife's refusal to engage in certain activities. It concluded that these disputes were not indicative of dowry demands and were more likely driven by personal differences.

HC orders local body polls in UP without OBC quota

HC orders local body polls in UP without OBC quota

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A division bench of Justice D K Upadhyay and Justice Saurav Lavania also annulled the draft notification issued by the Uttar Pradesh government on December 5 for reservation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the urban local body elections.

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on the Gyanvapi mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The Lokpal was functioning without its regular chief since Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on May 27, 2022.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

SC rejects Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea, to face trial for Modi quip

SC rejects Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea, to face trial for Modi quip

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed his petition challenging the Allahabad high court order refusing to quash criminal proceedings against him for making objectionable remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paving the way for his trial.

Mosque panel consults lawyers to challenge Gyanvapi ruling in court

Mosque panel consults lawyers to challenge Gyanvapi ruling in court

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The committee takes care of 22 mosques, including the Gyanvapi Masjid, in the city and it has been presenting the Muslim side in the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex case.

Varanasi court rules Places of Worship Act doesn't apply to Gyanvapi

Varanasi court rules Places of Worship Act doesn't apply to Gyanvapi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

District Judge A K Vishvesh ordered that it would continue to hear the petition seeking the right to worship in the temple.

Relief to ex-BSP MP Afzal Ansari as SC conditionally suspends conviction

Relief to ex-BSP MP Afzal Ansari as SC conditionally suspends conviction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

While Justice Kant and Bhuyan delivered the majority verdict, Justice Datta dismissed Ansari's appeal against the Allahabad high court order.

Dom's Take: SSF in the land of the lawless

Dom's Take: SSF in the land of the lawless

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

With the graph of crimes in Uttar Pradesh in upswing mode, Dominic Xavier wonders if the SSF can curtail the increasing lawlessness in UP.

Gyanvapi case: SC to hear Muslim side's plea against HC order

Gyanvapi case: SC to hear Muslim side's plea against HC order

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a plea challenging the Allahabad high court order of conducting a 'scientific survey', including carbon dating, to determine the age of a 'Shivling' which was said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi.

Why can't Owaisi hold a rally: HC asks Allahabad administration

Why can't Owaisi hold a rally: HC asks Allahabad administration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Allahabad high court on Monday asked the district administration of Allahabad to explain the rationale behind repeatedly denying permission to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi for addressing public rally in the city.

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

He would have a tenure of two years and is due to retire on November 10, 2024.

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

While that created a stir so did the decision on his penultimate day at work with the Supreme Court rechristening its summer vacation "partial court working days", an issue that has led to criticism that the apex court judges enjoyed long breaks.

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the oath taking of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairperson-designate Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar, while deciding to examine the constitutional validity of a provision of the Centre's recent ordinance governing such an appointment.

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Friday did not give any immediate relief to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee which had challenged the order of the Varanasi court allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court said.

No case is 'small enough, or big enough' for court: CJI

No case is 'small enough, or big enough' for court: CJI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The CJI emphasized through the lives of the members of the bar, who fearlessly espouse those causes, "the flame of liberty burns bright even today".

UP govt challenges acquittal order in Maliana massacre case

UP govt challenges acquittal order in Maliana massacre case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has challenged the order of a court in Meerut that acquitted all 40 people accused in a case related to the 1987 Maliana massacre, in which 63 people died.

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Vineet Saran, 65, is a former Chief Justice of Odisha High Court, and also served as a judge in Karnataka and Allahabad High Court.

SC asks HC registrar for details on Krishna Janambhoomi dispute suits

SC asks HC registrar for details on Krishna Janambhoomi dispute suits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

During the hearing on Tuesday, the bench said it has not received the information from the high court yet.

Lakhimpur: SC sends Ashish Mishra's bail plea to earlier bench

Lakhimpur: SC sends Ashish Mishra's bail plea to earlier bench

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said a plea filed by Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra seeking bail in a case related to Lakhimpur Kheri violence should be placed before a bench comprising judges who had earlier dealt with the matter.

SC stays HC order on no OBC quota in UP urban local body polls

SC stays HC order on no OBC quota in UP urban local body polls

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, and directed that a panel appointed by the state government will have to decide the OBC quota related issues for the local bodies poll by March 31, 2023.

Supreme Court set to hear Ayodhya dispute pleas

Supreme Court set to hear Ayodhya dispute pleas

Rediff.com8 May 2011

Expressing dissatisfaction over the high court's verdict of dividing the 2.77 acre disputed site into three parts among Muslims, Hindus and Nirmohi Akhara, different religious groups have approached the apex court.

Adityanath wants Muslims to give up claim on Gyanvapi

Adityanath wants Muslims to give up claim on Gyanvapi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Amidst the controversy over the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that labelling Gyanvapi as a mosque complex will only lead to controversy and that the Muslim side should accept its 'historical mistake' and offer a solution.

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Pronouncing the sentence, Judge V S Tripathi observed that the case fell in the rarest of rare category and as such the convicts were entitled to the severest punishment.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra's bail plea rejected

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Justice Krishna Pahal bench said Ashish is politically so influential that he could influence the witnesses and affect the trial.

Judicial panel visits Sambhal mosque, violence-hit areas

Judicial panel visits Sambhal mosque, violence-hit areas

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Amid tight security, members of a judicial commission on Sunday visited the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and other areas which witnessed violence over a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era mosque.

Azam Khan's son disqualified from assembly for 2nd time

Azam Khan's son disqualified from assembly for 2nd time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Samajwadi Party MLA Abdullah Azam Khan was disqualified from the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Wednesday, an official said, days after a court sentenced him to two-year imprisonment in a 15-year-old case.

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday recommended the transfer of seven high court judges to different high courts in the country.

ASI team surveys northern wall, dome, basements at Gyanvapi

ASI team surveys northern wall, dome, basements at Gyanvapi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team surveyed the northern wall, the dome and basements of the Gyanvapi complex here on Tuesday, the fourth day of the court-mandated exercise to determine if the mosque was built over a temple.

Lawyer representing masjid committee in Gyanvapi case dies

Lawyer representing masjid committee in Gyanvapi case dies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Abhay Nath Yadav died on Sunday night and will be cremated on Monday

Institute of national importance can also be a minority one: SC on AMU

Institute of national importance can also be a minority one: SC on AMU

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There is nothing "fundamentally inconsistent" with a minority institution being an institution of national importance (INI), the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while hearing arguments on the vexed issue of minority status to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the question of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status to a fresh bench and overruled the 1967 judgment that said the university cannot be considered a minority institution since it was created by a central law.

Sahara stay order: RBI moves apex court

Sahara stay order: RBI moves apex court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

The appeal was mentioned before a vacation Bench headed by Justice Arijit Pasayat, which fixed June nine as the date for hearing the matter. The Bench allowed senior advocate P R Andhyrujina, who mentioned the matter, to file a special leave petition against the High Court order later in the day.