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2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The petitioners contended before the court that both of them are adults and in love with each other. They have been living together as a couple for the last six months but Kamini's parents were harassing them as they want her to marry another man.

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

She was the managing director and the CEO of PNB since August 14, 2015 before being appointed in Allahabad Bank on May 6, 2017.

Allahabad University students union leader alleges harassment by officials

Allahabad University students union leader alleges harassment by officials

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

As per reports an inquiry was conducted against Richa following allegations that she got admission as a research scholar on a seat meant for the reserved category.

Allahabad: Train set afire

Allahabad: Train set afire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Students in Allahabad on Friday set afire two bogies of a stationery train and pelted another with stones as violence rocked the city for the second day.

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of Alvi that the high court had passed the order without assigning reasons and granted the interim stay.

Allahabad HC stays survey of Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex

Allahabad HC stays survey of Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Justice Padia stayed the Varanasi civil court order, ruling that the subordinate court passed its order ignoring the fact that the high court had reserved its verdict on the plea challenging the maintainability of the suit which had been filed earlier in the lower court for the survey.

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.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

Explosives seized in Allahabad

Explosives seized in Allahabad

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Police were also investigating whether the explosives were meant for Naxalites.

Maharishi Yogi's body arrives in Allahabad

Maharishi Yogi's body arrives in Allahabad

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Mahesh Yogi's body has been kept in a specially-erected enclosure at the Vidyapeeth, where it will remain open to public till Monday.

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.

From 1528 to 2024: A 500-year timeline of Ram temple

From 1528 to 2024: A 500-year timeline of Ram temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Here is the chronology of events in the Ayodhya Ram temple issue.

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Modi reached the high court premises at 4 pm and was received by judges led by Acting Chief Justice V K Shukla and members of the Bar Association.

SC upholds 'rotten' remark against Allahabad HC

SC upholds 'rotten' remark against Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld its controversial remarks that something was "rotten" in the Allahabad high court where the "uncle judges syndrome" was rampant and needed cleansing.

Ambedkar's statues damaged in Allahabad, Karnataka

Ambedkar's statues damaged in Allahabad, Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The statue in Allahabad was repaired by the afternoon.

Allahabad HC to move SC against judge's remarks

Allahabad HC to move SC against judge's remarks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

In an unprecedented move, the Allahabad high court has decided to move a petition against derogatory "remarks" made by Supreme Court judge Justice Markanday Katju against it.

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday suspended the local SDM, a circle officer and four others based on the SIT report on the Hathras stampede that did not rule out a "big conspiracy" behind the incident.

36 dead in Allahabad station stampede, probe underway

36 dead in Allahabad station stampede, probe underway

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

At least 36 people were killed and scores of others injured in a stampede late Sunday evening at the Allahabad railway station teeming with thousands of pilgrims returning after a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

"Now after 20 years, the Madrasa Education Act has been declared unconstitutional. Obviously there has been some mistake somewhere. Our lawyers could not present their case properly before the court," he said.

Allahabad Bank opens first China arm

Allahabad Bank opens first China arm

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Allahabad Bank on Monday opened its first overseas office in Shenzhen, a Chinese city near Hong Kong, hoping to tap trade and commercial linkages between the two Asian giants.

Railway minister blames huge rush for Allahabad stampede

Railway minister blames huge rush for Allahabad stampede

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Bansal said: "Till now death toll has reached 36. There has been no collapse of foot-over-bridge or any railing on the station. I want to clear that stampede occurred due to people reaching in large numbers. We had made arrangements before start of the Kumbh. We have come to know that people turned in large numbers resulting in stampede."

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A CBI official in New Delhi said the team was waiting for the judgment copy and would take a call on next steps after studying it.

Ayodhya dispute: SC asks Allahabad HC to nominate 2 observers

Ayodhya dispute: SC asks Allahabad HC to nominate 2 observers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad high court to nominate two additional district judges within ten days as observers to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of the disputed Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya.

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The plea filed by the Hindu side has stated that the cellar's roof is very old and weak.

Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Allahabad, pilots eject

Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Allahabad, pilots eject

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Both the pilots had ejected, IAF officials said, adding efforts were on to find them.

What You Must Know About Your Gratuity

What You Must Know About Your Gratuity

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

If gratuity is not paid within 30 days of termination, the employer must pay interest as set by the central government.

Allahabad: Thackeray's ashes immersed in Sangam

Allahabad: Thackeray's ashes immersed in Sangam

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The ashes of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray were on Thursday immersed in the holy Sangam in Allahabad. Thackeray's ashes were brought to the city by Shiv Sena leaders from Maharashtra, who were joined by the party's local unit members.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

Allahabad HC strikes down UPPSC chief's appointment

Allahabad HC strikes down UPPSC chief's appointment

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of the appointment of controversial Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission chairman Anil Yadav, who was accused of turning the state's highest recruitment body into a private fiefdom by handpicking largely Yadavs for all top jobs.

SC raps Allahabad HC for indiscipline

SC raps Allahabad HC for indiscipline

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

A bench of justices Dalveer Bhandari and Dipak Mishra also faulted the two-judge Lucknow bench for passing a judgement overruling another two-bench judgement which it said was contrary to established judicial norms as ideally such a conflicting view should have been referred to a larger bench.

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The argument with Nehru happened when Bachchan translated the president's speech in English into Hindi, which in accordance with regular practice was to be delivered by the vice president.

PNB, Allahabad Bank plan JV in Kazakhstan

PNB, Allahabad Bank plan JV in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Punjab National Bank and Allahabad Bank plan a 60:40 joint venture in Kazakhstan at an initial investment of Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) in the next two months.

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The collegium, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna, met on Thursday and its decision was uploaded on the apex court website.

RBI effect: SBI, Allahabad cut lending rates

RBI effect: SBI, Allahabad cut lending rates

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan asked banks to follow suit and pass on the rate cuts.

SP leader wants Sengol replaced by Constitution, BJP hits back

SP leader wants Sengol replaced by Constitution, BJP hits back

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Samajwadi Party MP R K Chaudhary's demand to replace the Sengol installed next to the Lok Sabha Speaker's chair with a copy of the Constitution triggered a war of words on Thursday, with opposition leaders backing him, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party castigating him for 'disrespecting' Indian and Tamil culture.

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque's plea over temple suits

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque's plea over temple suits

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of the Gyanvapi management committee against an Allahabad High Court order which held that lawsuits for "restoration" of a temple where the mosque stands in Varanasi are maintainable.

ASI urges court not to make Gyanvapi survey public for 4 weeks

ASI urges court not to make Gyanvapi survey public for 4 weeks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday urged a Varanasi court not to make its Gyanvapi mosque complex survey report public for at least four more weeks, according to the lawyer for the Hindu side.

ASI gets more time to complete Gyanvapi mosque survey

ASI gets more time to complete Gyanvapi mosque survey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The ASI, which was to submit the report of the survey by October 6, now has time till November 6 to do so.

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.