Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. As per the new roster, effective December 16, Justice Yadav will only be hearing 'First Appeals' arising from orders passed by civil courts, specifically...

Judges Must Continue Work Even During Lawyers' Strike; Provide Police Protection To Litigants If They Wish To Argue: Allahabad HC

In a strongly worded order, the Allahabad High Court recently expressed concern that litigants are being deprived of relief in courts due to ongoing lawyer strikes, despite the availability of statutory remedies for their grievances. “I am afraid to know that the litigants are not getting justice from courts of law despite there being statutory remedy available and are compelled to...

After 7-Year Wait, Allahabad HC Orders Appointment Of Man As Judge Who Was Denied Job For 'Spying' For Pakistan Despite Acquittal

The Allahabad High Court recently has ordered the appointment of a man as a judge (HJS Cadre), nearly seven years after he was initially denied the position due to allegations of espionage. Petitioner Pradeep Kumar, who had been accused of spying for Pakistan in 2002, was acquitted in a trial in 2014 (the trial started in 2004); however, despite his final selection in the U.P....

Sambhal Violence | Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking FIR Against DM, SP Before Appropriate Bench

A Bench led by Chief Justice Arun Bhansali of the Allahabad High Court today directed that a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea, which seeks the filing of an FIR against the Sambhal District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, the concerned SHO, and other responsible officers in connection with their alleged involvement in the violence that occurred last month in Sambhal,...

[GST] Assesee Cannot File For Requisite Documents Once Plea Is Accepted And Notice Is Issued: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that an assessee cannot file for the supply of requisite documents after the adjudicating body has accepted the plea placed by them and issued notice pursuant to it. The bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Vikas Budhwar held that the same would be impermissible, especially in a case where statutory appeal was available to the...

Alternative Remedy Precludes Writ Petition In Gratuity Dispute: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court: A single judge bench consisting of Justice Abdul Moin dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226. The writ petitioner disputed an order that denied him gratuity for his years of work as a daily wager. The Court noted that the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 ('the Act') is statutorily designated to resolve such gratuity...

'Serious Offence, Victim An Innocent 14-Year-Old Girl': Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Gang-Rape Accused

The Allahabad High Court on Monday denied bail to one Halkaee Ahirwar, who has been accused of committing gang rape against a 14-year-old girl in April this year and making viral a video of the entire incident. A bench of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav rejected his bail plea, emphasizing that the victim is an 'innocent' 14-year-old girl and that the alleged offence committed by the...

'Unfortunate': Allahabad HC Questions UP Govt For Stationing State Forces In Education Institution Buildings For Magh Mela

Last week, the Allahabad High Court expressed its concerns over the Uttar Pradesh government's recent decision to requisition the buildings of educational institutions in Subedarganj (Prayagraj) to station state forces to meet any mishap on account of the upcoming Magh Mela. The Magh Mela is one of the greatest annual religious affairs for Hindus. It is held annually in the city...

Jyoti Shyamdasani Murder Case | Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction Of 5 Including Husband, Acquits His Alleged Lover

Last month, the Allahabad High Court last month upheld the conviction of 5 accused persons, who were found guilty by trial court and sentenced to Life imprisonment in connection with the 2014 Kanpur's Jyoti Shyamdasani murder case. The persons convicted included the deceased's husband. The Court, however, acquitted the 6th accused, the alleged lover of the deceased's husband, who...

Party Seeking Specific Performance Of Contract Has To Prove Readiness And Willingness To Perform Their Part: Allahabad High Court Reiterates

The Allahabad High Court has reiterated that in a suit for Specific Performance, the party filing has to necessarily show that they are, or have been ready and willing to perform their part of the contract before pursuing such a direction.“...a decree of specific performance of contract can not be passed unless the person, who prays for a decree for specific performance of contact, proves...

Allahabad HC Adjourns Subramanian Swamy's PIL Against UP Govt's Action Declaring Temples' Fairs As Govt 'Melas' Till Jan 17

The Allahabad High Court today adjourned the hearing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy's PIL (Public Interest Litigation) plea moved challenging the Uttar Pradesh government's 2017 decision to take over the management of Melas and festivals associated with three temples of the state. A bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Vikas Budhwar posted the...

14th Century Jaunpur Atala Mosque Row | Allahabad HC Seeks Reply Of Plaintiffs In Suit Claiming Masjid To Be A Temple

The Allahabad High Court has called for a counter affidavit from the plaintiffs in a suit moved before a Civil Court in Jaunour, claiming that the 14th Century Atala Mosque in Jaunpur was originally an ancient Hindu temple of Atala Devi.The suit, moved by the Swaraj Vahini Association (SVA) and one Santosh Kumar Mishra, seeks a declaration that the disputed property is 'Atala Devi Mandir'...