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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicAllahabad HC

Topic: Allahabad HC

Modi fan, ‘kathmullah’ hater—what Justice Shekhar Yadav has been saying in and outside courtrooms

Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav has in the past advocated for law to declare cow ‘national animal’ & ‘national honor for Hindu deities Ram, Krishna’.

Allahabad HC judges participate in VHP event, draw flak for ‘gross violation of secular principles’

VHP legal cell's event, that saw Justices Dinesh Pathak & Shekhar Yadav participation, was held in HC's library hall. VHP says they were invited 'to address specific topics as faculty'.

After Organiser, VHP bats for common population policy, wants 2-child norm for all in UCC

VHP leader Surendra Kumar Jain also talks about need to check 'demographic imbalance'. Organiser editorial had linked this to areas with 'significant Muslim population growth'.

Madarsa act ‘regulatory, not for religious instruction’ — SC stays HC order striking down UP law

Top court maintains that Allahabad HC erred in understanding provisions of Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, when it struck it down as unconstitutional.

SC imposes interim stay on Allahabad HC order striking down UP Board of Madarsa Education Act

The bench headed by CJI Chandrachud said ‘purpose of Madarsa board is regulatory in nature & Allahabad HC is not prima facie correct that its establishment will breach secularism.’

Did AMU’s university status nullify its minority institution rights? Ball in SC’s court, the case so far

SC, which is hearing an appeal to a 2006 HC ruling, will revisit its 1967 decision in which it held Aligarh Muslim University's not a minority institution. A roundup of arguments so far.

Is AMU a minority institution? Roots of 6-decade-old dispute & why it’s come up in SC again

A 7-judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud is revisiting 1967 ruling that AMU is not minority institution. Current case stems from appeal against Allahabad HC’s 2006 ruling.

2 UP civil servants were taken in custody on HC orders. Now SC’s issued SOP on summoning govt officials

SOP says courts must refrain from summoning govt officials as the first resort, avoid passing remarks on physical appearance, educational background, or social standing.

Padma awards & surrogate ads — what’s case against Shah Rukh & others for ‘endorsing’ pan masala

Lucknow-based lawyer had moved Allahabad HC last year demanding action against actors, including Padma awardees, for appearing in ‘surrogate’ ads for pan masala brands.

HC allows survey of Mathura’s Shahi Idgah to bring on record ‘actual & factual status’ of property

Court allows application to appoint a court commission in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, rejects Muslim side's plea to dismiss suit filed by Hindu side, who seek mosque's removal.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.