Allahabad High Court Orders Benefits Under PM Garib Kalyan Package For Health Worker’s Family
Covid-19 Health Worker Insurance Scheme benefits be granted to the family of a deceased ward boy, ruling against a narrow interpretation of the scheme.
Not Necessary To Seize Passport If Criminal Case Is Pending, Says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that authorities do not have to seize a person’s passport solely because a criminal case is pending against them. The court clarified that the Passport Act uses the term “may,” which gives passport officers discretion to seize the passport under certain conditions, provided they record their reasons. However, this discretion …
Petition Challenges Varanasi Municipal Corporation’s Closure Of Meat Shops On Kanwar Yatra Route
The petition states that the municipal corporation's directive violates the fundamental freedom to carry on any business under Article 19 (1) (g). It also violates the fundamental right to life with dignity and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution
Allahabad High Court To Hear Abdullah Azam Khan’s Fake Passport Case
Abdullah Azam Khan has obtained a passport with a false date of birth. The High Court had previously sought the government's response on Khan's petition.
UPPSC Acts Against Five Officials For Alleged Tampering In PCS (J) Mains-2022
UPPSC began showing the answer sheets to candidates from June 20, with the process set to continue until July 30.
Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Religious Conversions At Congregations
The Allahabad HC warns that allowing religious conversions during congregations could reduce the country's majority population to a minority.
Former Acting Chief Justice Of Allahabad High Court VK Shukla Passes Away; Lawyer Organizations Pay Tribut
Justice Shukla’s father, the late Mukund Kant Shukla, was a well-known criminal lawyer. His son, Prashant Shukla, continues the family tradition as an advocate in the Allahabad High Court.
High Court Grants Bail To 13 Convicts In Caste-Based Conflict Case
The High Court granted bail to 13 of 15 upper-caste individuals convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in a caste-based conflict 23 years ago.
Allahabad High Court Accepts Appeal Against Israr Ahmed’s Life Sentence In MLA Raju Pal Murder Case
MLA Raju Pal was shot dead in broad daylight in the Dhoomanganj police station area of Prayagraj in 2005. Among the accused were former MP Atiq Ahmed and former MLA Mohammad Ashraf alias Khalid Azim.
Allahabad High Court Acquits Accused In 46-Year-Old Murder Case
The Allahabad High Court has reiterated the importance of corroborative evidence alongside eyewitness testimony in criminal cases.
