News for 'Allahabad High Court'

Finally, flat buyers win the battle against corrupt builders

Finally, flat buyers win the battle against corrupt builders

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

For years, buyers have been at the mercy of property developers. But that is beginning to change.

How buyers brought Supertech builders to its knees

How buyers brought Supertech builders to its knees

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Possession of the flats in Supertech project has already been delayed by over a year.

BJP MP says Taj Mahal land belongs to Jaipur royals

BJP MP says Taj Mahal land belongs to Jaipur royals

Rediff.com11 May 2022

She also supported a petition in the Allahabad high court, seeking a fact-finding inquiry into the 'history' of the Taj Mahal and also opening of the doors of its '22 rooms' to see 'the truth, whatever it is'.

SC says no trust in UP probe, wants another judge for Lakhimpur violence

SC says no trust in UP probe, wants another judge for Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that a former high court judge monitor the ongoing probe by the Uttar Pradesh police into the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violence during a farmers' protest, saying the investigation was not going the way it expected.

PIL seeks reopening of Taj corridor case against Mayawati

PIL seeks reopening of Taj corridor case against Mayawati

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

A public interest litigation was moved before the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Monday seeking the re-opening of the Taj Corridor case against former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati in which the court had in November 2012 refused to intervene on the plea that the special CBI court had let her off on "technical grounds " in 2007.

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Kappan, currently lodged in the Lucknow district jail, was arrested two years back while he was on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being raped.

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Kashmiri students held for sedition in UP granted bail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Allahabad high court has granted bail to three Kashmiri students, who were arrested on the sedition charge after they allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans following a cricket match in Agra last year.

CBI can't oppose our plea: Aarushi's parents to HC

CBI can't oppose our plea: Aarushi's parents to HC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The parents of Arushi Talwar on Friday questioned Central Bureau of Investigation's very right to oppose their plea before the Allahabad high court to be discharged in the three-year old sensational murder case of their daughter.

SC stays death sentence of Varanasi guide

SC stays death sentence of Varanasi guide

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

The Supreme Court Friday stayed a death sentence awarded to a guide for killing a woman tourist from New Zealand at Varanasi in 1997.

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The high court further observed that the triple talaq practice, sanctioned under Muslim Personal Law that governs marriage, property and divorce violates the rights of Muslim women.

Relief for flat owners, SC asks Supertech to refund money

Relief for flat owners, SC asks Supertech to refund money

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed real estate giant Supretech to give back money to flat owners who had sought refund of their investments within a month after its 40-storey residential twin towers Apex and Ceyane in Noida were directed to be demolished by Allahabad High Court.

Amarmani Tripathi gets bail

Amarmani Tripathi gets bail

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

The court had earlier reserved the judgment after hearing a detailed argument on a bail application moved by Tripathi.

SC issues notice to UP govt over arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras

SC issues notice to UP govt over arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Journalist Siddique Kappan was arrested on October 5 while he was on his way to Hathras, home to the young Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men.

Big B knocks on HC's doors to claim land

Big B knocks on HC's doors to claim land

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

In his petition, Bachchan has pleaded that he was not accorded an opportunity of being heard in the matter by the commissioner's court.

Aarushi murder case: Nupur moves SC for bail

Aarushi murder case: Nupur moves SC for bail

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Dentist Nupur Talwar, who is facing trial in twin murder case of her daughter and domestic help Hemraj, on Tuesady approached the Supreme Court for bail.

Taj Corridor case: HC dismisses plea to try Mayawati

Taj Corridor case: HC dismisses plea to try Mayawati

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In a major relief for former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, the Allahabad high court on Monday dismissed petitions against her in the Taj Corridor case.

SC notice to Varun Gandhi on alleged hate speech

SC notice to Varun Gandhi on alleged hate speech

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Varun Gandhi was on Friday issued notice by the Supreme Court on a plea seeking his disqualification as MP for allegedly making vituperative speeches during the 2009 general elections.

Sadhus threaten to boycott 'shahi snan' over Ganga

Sadhus threaten to boycott 'shahi snan' over Ganga

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The High Court had directed Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that the water released from Narora dam reaches here and is not diverted on the way through lift canals.

Court to pronounce verdict in Babri demolition case on today

Court to pronounce verdict in Babri demolition case on today

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The accused include former deputy prime minister Advani, former Union ministers Joshi and Uma Bharti, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, besides Vinay Katiyar and Sadhvi Rithambara.

SC dismisses appeal challenging Ayodhya excavation

SC dismisses appeal challenging Ayodhya excavation

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Details awaited.

CMOs murder: CBI gets three months to complete probe

CMOs murder: CBI gets three months to complete probe

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday gave the Central Bureau of Investigation over three months' time to complete investigation into the murder of two Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).

Ayodhya case: HC rejects Kshatriya plea

Ayodhya case: HC rejects Kshatriya plea

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The Kshatriya Mahasabha had sought to be made a party to the Ayodhya title case.

Babri case: Statements of Advani, others in CBI court from June 4

Babri case: Statements of Advani, others in CBI court from June 4

Rediff.com28 May 2020

It is not immediately clear if they have to be present in court or can appear through a video conference due to restrictions imposed to fight the spread of coronavirus.

Mayawati's minister complains, HC orders arrest of top UP babu

Mayawati's minister complains, HC orders arrest of top UP babu

Rediff.com7 May 2013

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Tuesday ordered the detention and arrest of Uttar Pradesh Principal Home Secretary R M Srivastava for not complying with a court order for providing special security to a former minister in the Mayawati government.

'Serve notice to Dimple on petition against her election'

'Serve notice to Dimple on petition against her election'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The Allahabad high court on Monday directed a court in Etah to ensure that the notice on a petition challenging unopposed election of Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat be served on her.

HC orders removal of two 'corrupt' IAS officers from NOIDA

HC orders removal of two 'corrupt' IAS officers from NOIDA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

In a landmark verdict, the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered immediate removal of NOIDA chairman Rakesh Bahadur and chief executive officer Sanjeev Saran on account of their shady past record.

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

Blow to Akhilesh govt! No withdrawal of terror cases, says HC

Blow to Akhilesh govt! No withdrawal of terror cases, says HC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Allahabad high court on Friday stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order to withdraw cases against persons accused of indulging in terror activities.

SC refuses to stay HC order on UP districts

SC refuses to stay HC order on UP districts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

The Supreme Court order is considered to be a setback to state Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav who had scrapped nine districts and commissioner divisions created during 1995-97 by Mayawati government.

Babri Masjid case: 'CBI trying to indulge in conspiracy'

Babri Masjid case: 'CBI trying to indulge in conspiracy'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday lashed out at the Central Bureau of Investigation after the Supreme Court asked it to explain the delay in filing an appeal against the Allahabad High Court's order for dropping the conspiracy charges in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

Plan to buy under-construction property? Think again!

Plan to buy under-construction property? Think again!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Onus of paying the home loan is on the buyer.

Ayodhya case: Nirmohi Akhara demands entire 2.77 acre land

Ayodhya case: Nirmohi Akhara demands entire 2.77 acre land

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The Akhara counsel told the apex court that their suit was basically for belongings, possession and management rights.

SC orders to hit Rs 40,000 cr Greater Noida projects

SC orders to hit Rs 40,000 cr Greater Noida projects

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Sahberi village ruling to hit sentiment in Noida Extension, where projects worth Rs 40,000 crore are being executed.

SC advances plea against BJP leader becoming Madras HC judge to Feb 7

SC advances plea against BJP leader becoming Madras HC judge to Feb 7

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday reconsidered a plea for urgent hearing of a petition challenging the appointment of lawyer Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras high court, and advanced the date of hearing to February 7 from February 10.

Aarushi murder case: Setback for Nupur Talwar

Aarushi murder case: Setback for Nupur Talwar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

In a setback to dentist Nupur Talwar, facing trial in the murder of her teenaged daughter Aarushi, the Allahabad high court on Monday suspended its last month order asking a CBI court at Ghaziabad to "expeditiously" decide any bail application moved by her.

CBI court sentences Nithari killers to death

CBI court sentences Nithari killers to death

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The court has also slapped a fine of Rs 35,000 on Koli and Rs 25,000 on Pandher, CBI spokesperson said.

Govt committed to restore AMU's minority status

Govt committed to restore AMU's minority status

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

A week after the Allahabad high court verdict, the government Tuesday said it would "decide on steps" required to find a way to restore the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University.

Sahara's untold story: What the book reveals

Sahara's untold story: What the book reveals

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Roy was anxious, but he gave no sign of losing his calm even though it was not easy to give up a Rs 20,000-crore empire.

AG gives consent for contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

AG gives consent for contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Venugopal further wrote: "The depiction of the two fingers, with the legend that he means the middle one, is to deliberately insult the Chief Justice of India which would equally be an insult to the Supreme Court of India itself, which the Chief Justice heads."

New panel to probe Taj Expressway project

New panel to probe Taj Expressway project

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav decided to order a fresh probe following directives by the Allahabad high court.