News for 'Allahabad High Court'

Nehru, Indira, Rajiv statues in UP won't be covered

Nehru, Indira, Rajiv statues in UP won't be covered

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday struck down a public interest litigation seeking directions for covering of statues of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi in various parts of Uttar Pradesh as they may help Congress "derive" political mileage during the assembly polls.

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The Allahabad high court had in January 2006 struck down the provision of the 1981 amendment Act by which the university was accorded the minority status.

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Anti-CAA stir: HC seeks UP govt report on 'police atrocities'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The court asked the state government to mention how many people died during anti-CAA protests and complaints registered against police. The court also asked whether truthfulness of media reports in this regard has been examined or not.

Need to review criminal justice system: Ex-CBI officer on Aarushi case

Need to review criminal justice system: Ex-CBI officer on Aarushi case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The CBI team under Kumar had concluded that Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj were murdered by Krishna Thadarai- help at Talwar's clinic, his friend Rajkumar-- a domestic servant with Praful and Anita Durrani who were Talwars' friends, and Vijay Mandal, driver of Talwars' neighbour.

UP MP cleared of rape year after woman set herself on fire

UP MP cleared of rape year after woman set herself on fire

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

On May 1, 2019, the 24-year-old woman filed the complaint of rape against Atul Rai and others. She alleged that Rai took her to his flat in Varanasi, raped her, made objectionable videos and took photographs. After this, he threatened to put the videos online.

SC refuses to stay counting of votes for UP panchayat polls

SC refuses to stay counting of votes for UP panchayat polls

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The State Election Commission, it said will fasten responsibility on gazetted officers for the observance of COVID-19 protocols at counting centres.

SC to hear plea on Apr 21 for clubbing all lawsuits on Gyanvapi mosque row

SC to hear plea on Apr 21 for clubbing all lawsuits on Gyanvapi mosque row

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha and Justice JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions of lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain that the district judge of Varanasi has deferred five times the decision on a plea seeking clubbing of all civil suits pertaining to the dispute.

Minority or not has to be decided by today's standards, says SC in AMU case

Minority or not has to be decided by today's standards, says SC in AMU case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An institution of national importance must reflect the "national structure", the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday while pointing out that around 70 to 80 per cent students studying at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) are Muslims even without reservation.

Stamp duty evasion: HC dismisses Shanti Bhushan's plea

Stamp duty evasion: HC dismisses Shanti Bhushan's plea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday turned down a writ petition filed by Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan challenging an order of assistant stamp commissioner in Allahabad, which held him guilty of evading stamp duty to the tune of about Rs 1.35 crore on a property.

First Day, First Show In Srinagar

First Day, First Show In Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Aamir Khan's Lal Singh Chaddha was the first film screened at the Srinagar cinema.

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Hindu litigant group in Gyanvapi, other temple cases removes two lawyers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Jitendra Singh Visen, president of Vishwa Vaidik Sanatan Sangh, however, refused to divulge the reason behind the decision.

Tricks that builders use to lure home buyers

Tricks that builders use to lure home buyers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Builders are likely to provide inappropriate details to home buyers.

Tricks that builders use to lure home buyers

Tricks that builders use to lure home buyers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

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UP: Alleged Maoists Seema Azad and husband get bail

UP: Alleged Maoists Seema Azad and husband get bail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The Allahabad high court on Monday granted bail to Seema Azad and her husband Vishwa Vijay, both of whom were arrested and dumped in jail two years ago on the charge of being "Maoists".

Dying declaration alone is enough to convict, rules SC

Dying declaration alone is enough to convict, rules SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

There can be a conviction based solely upon the dying declaration without corroboration, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while setting aside a verdict of the Allahabad high court which had acquitted a woman's father-in-law and brother-in-law of the charge of murdering her by setting her ablaze.

'Breakaway BSP MPs can continue as separate group'

'Breakaway BSP MPs can continue as separate group'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

In a relief to Mulayam Singh government in Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme Court Friday stayed an Allahabad high court order and said the breakaway BSP legislators will continue as a separate group in the Assembly.

Pandher's acquittal in Nithari case sparks protest

Pandher's acquittal in Nithari case sparks protest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Locals gathered in front of house number D-45 in Sector 31 of Noida soon after the verdict was pronounced and shouted slogans against police and the Central Bureau of Investigation. Rimpa's mother Dolly Halder was also among the protestors.

Hemraj's wife moves SC challenging Talwars' acquittal

Hemraj's wife moves SC challenging Talwars' acquittal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The high court had freed them of the charges on the ground that they could not be held guilty on the basis of the evidence on record.

Demolish Supertech's 40-storey twin towers in Noida, orders SC

Demolish Supertech's 40-storey twin towers in Noida, orders SC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Supertech Managing Director Mohit Arora said the company will file a review petition in the SC.

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.

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad.

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.

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.

SC sets aside part of HC order on Azam Khan's bail conditions

SC sets aside part of HC order on Azam Khan's bail conditions

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a part of the Allahabad high court order concerning bail conditions imposed on Samajwadi Party MLA Azam Khan by which the district magistrate of Rampur was directed to take possession of land attached to the Jauhar University campus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If person with coronavirus infection dies, treat it as Covid death: HC

If person with coronavirus infection dies, treat it as Covid death: HC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Allowing writ petitions filed by Kusum Lata Yadav and several others, a division bench comprising Justice AR Masoodi and Justice Vikram D Chauhan directed the state authorities to release the ex-gratia payment to the dependents of Covid victims entitled thereto within a period of one month.

SC dismisses appeal challenging Ayodhya excavation

SC dismisses appeal challenging Ayodhya excavation

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

Details awaited.

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'.

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.

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).