Allahabad HC issues contempt notices against 29 office bearers of U.P. Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti who it noted ‘actively participated in convening of the strike call’.
Kappan was arrested by UP Police in October 2020. His lawyer says local sureties sought by court, which should 'take only few hours', led to delay in journalist's release after bail.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Chandrachud & Justice Narasimha directed that a state govt-appointed panel will have to decide the OBC quota issues for local bodies poll by 31 March.
In its 87-page verdict, the HC rejected state’s explanation that govt brought amendments in its municipal laws in 1994 and didn't exceed maximum ceiling of 50% set by the top court.
In September, the apex court granted him bail in connection with having links with the Popular Front of India. But he remained in jail due to the money laundering case filed by the ED.
Justice Krishan Pahal had rejected bails on grounds of ‘non-prosecution’. SC asks registrar of Allahabad HC to respond as to what reasons judge had for rejecting anticipatory bails.
Tyagi was granted bail in the Gangsters Act case after his counsel argued that he was falsely implicated in the case 'due to police rivalry'. He was in jail since 9 August.
Bench hears man's plea seeking restoration of conjugal rights, says forcing 1st wife to live with him despite him having hidden his 2nd marriage is violation of her fundamental rights.
Allahabad HC last month dismissed an appeal filed by man convicted in 1992, highlighting the court's high pendency. Lack of trial courts, judicial vacancies are contributing factors.
Mohammad Alam was arrested on 5 October, 2020, along with journalist Siddique Kappan, others, while driving them to Hathras. Court finds no 'incriminating evidence' against him.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
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.
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