August 21, 2024, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of several Additional Judges as permanent judges in the Allahabad High Court and the Andhra Pradesh High Court. This significant decision, issued through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday, marks a critical step in strengthening the judiciary in these regions.
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August 13, 2024, 04:00 PM - 2 min read
On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court made a significant ruling regarding religious freedom and conversion. The court observed that while individuals have the right to practise and propagate their religion, this does not extend to a collective right to convert others. This ruling came as the court rejected the bail plea of a man accused of forcibly converting a girl to Islam and sexually exploiting her.
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August 6, 2024, 08:05 AM - 2 min read
The Allahabad High Court has reserved judgment on Maneka Gandhi's petition challenging Ram Bhual Nishad's election from Sultanpur, alleging he concealed his criminal history. Gandhi seeks Nishad's annulment and to be declared the elected representative.
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August 1, 2024, 07:31 PM - 2 min read
In a recent development concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Masjid dispute, the Allahabad High Court has rejected a plea from the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of the Hindu suits related to the case. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, announced that they plan to file a caveat with the Supreme Court to ensure their presence in the event of an appeal.
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July 28, 2024, 07:28 AM - 2 min read
Former BJP MP from Sultanpur, Maneka Gandhi, has initiated a significant legal challenge against the election of Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ram Bhuwal Nishad. She has filed a petition in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, raising questions about the legitimacy of Nishad's election victory.
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July 20, 2024, 08:31 AM - 2 min read
"It is apparent that on his reinstatement after the order of dismissal or removal is set aside, a government servant cannot be denied his entire pay and allowances for the period he was out of service," the court said.
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May 9, 2024, 09:52 PM - 2 min read
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant ruling on Wednesday, asserting that Muslims cannot claim rights in a live-in relationship, citing religious tenets. This declaration came during the adjudication of a writ petition filed by Sneha Devi and Mohd Shadab Khan.
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April 23, 2024, 07:22 PM - 2 min read
BSP leader Mayawati has vowed to champion the cause of a separate state for western Uttar Pradesh and push for the establishment of a bench of the Allahabad High Court in Meerut if her party secures power at the Centre.
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April 8, 2024, 02:12 PM - 2 min read
The Allahabad HC ruled that 'kanyadaan' isn't mandatory for Hindu marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act; only 'saptapadi' is essential. This decision came during a hearing for Ashutosh Yadav's case, who argued his marriage lacked 'kanyadaan'. The court deemed it unnecessary for marriage solemnization.
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April 8, 2024, 07:37 AM - 2 min read
The court stressed that only the "saptapadi" ceremony, also known as "saat phere," holds essential significance in such marriages.
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April 1, 2024, 04:00 PM - 2 min read
The SC on Monday declined to halt Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque's southern cellar, maintaining status quo on Muslim namaz offerings. The court asked for responses from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees and the priest by April 30, following the mosque committee's plea against the Allahabad HC's ruling.
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March 31, 2024, 04:18 PM - 2 min read
The plea is filed by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee, responsible for looking out the affairs of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, challenging the HC's February 26 decision.
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