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TopicAllahabad HC

Topic: Allahabad HC

Arrested for murder in 1982, 100-yr-old acquitted by Allahabad HC in case that lay pending 4 decades

Accused of a 1982 murder involving a land dispute, Dhani Ram was in his 50s when he was convicted. His challenge to the trial court conviction has been pending for over 40 years.

Firm wouldn’t exist without you—HC snub to Marion Biotech directors in Uzbekistan cough syrup deaths

Marion Biotech is the Noida-based manufacturer of DOK-I Max cough syrup, which was linked to the deaths of at least 18 children in Uzbekistan in 2022.

How HC order granting ‘limited’ relief to PMLA accused also outlined scope of ED’s powers & ECIR

Official says ED will move SC against Allahabad HC order. Case pertains to allegations against Satinder Singh Bhasin, former MD of Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure (BIIPL).

Giving protection to 12 live-in couples, Allahabad HC notes sacrosanctity of right to life. What it said

The court was hearing a clutch of 12 petitions filed by the live-in couples who had sought protection on the grounds that they were being threatened.

Allahabad HC delivers split verdict in 2016 killing of NIA officer. Here’s how the two judges differed

While Justice Rajiv Gupta ruled in favour of acquittal of the accused, Justice Harvir Singh partially affirmed 2022 order of trial court, convicting & sentencing them to death.

Sentenced to death by three courts. Nithari killings convict Surendra Koli, now free

Koli’s counsel said this is the second instance in Indian judicial history where the Supreme Court has acquitted a death row convict after the dismissal of a review petition.

HC says 2nd FIR can be registered in a case with common background. ‘Test of sameness’ key to order

Two cases involve distinct offences, says Allahabad High Court, dismissing a plea by four men accused of cheating and forgery.

Can WhatsApp message alleging religious targeting amount to promoting enmity? Allahabad HC weighs in

The BNS penalises offence of circulating fake news through electronic means, with intent to create or promote hatred or ill will, the court noted.

4.5 yrs custody, 43 adjournments & a bail petition: Why SC slammed Allahabad HC for delayed hearing

A SC bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice N V Anjaria expressed its disapproval of such repeated delays in matters concerning personal liberty.

What SC said on dignity of work, equity and State’s financial constraints in ad-hoc employee ruling

Top court quashes Allahabad HC orders that upheld UP government’s denial of workers’ plea on grounds like lack of vacancies & financial constraints.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.