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Parents' support to wife doesn't relieve husband of maintenance duty: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance to his wife simply because her parents offer financial help. The court emphasized that parental support is not the wife's income and doesn't absolve the husband of his legal duty. Allowing a wife's plea, the High Court increased…

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'No notice, no explanation': Noida man leaves job without a word and still convinces two courts to reinstate him

A Noida factory worker who walked off the job in 2012 without any written notice or explanation managed to win reinstatement orders from both the Labour Court and the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court has now set the record straight, ruling that unsubstantiated oral claims cannot override an employer's…

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Supreme Court flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a 40-year delay by the Allahabad High Court in deciding a murder appeal. The accused, Vijay Singh, spent nearly 41 years awaiting judgment. The court questioned innovative measures to address such pendency. Singh, now 72, lived under the shadow of conviction for decades.…

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Qualified but not working? HC denies maintenance to doctor wife, says she can’t burden husband

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a qualified wife, capable of earning but choosing not to work solely to burden her husband, can be denied maintenance. In a case involving a Gynaecologist, the court upheld the denial of interim maintenance, citing her ability to earn over Rs 31 lakh…

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Police in Uttar Pradesh more loyal to govt than Constitution: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court observed that Uttar Pradesh police officers prioritize loyalty to ruling dispensations over the Constitution. The court noted that political patronage dictates transfers, postings, and promotions, leading to officers calibrating conduct to satisfy superiors. This "feudal mindset" and "institutional impunity" undermine constitutional governance and the rule of…

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Hold senior bureaucrats accountable for lapses: Allahabad High Court to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

The Allahabad High Court has called for accountability from senior bureaucrats from Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been urged to consider holding top administrative heads criminally liable for departmental failures. The court emphasized a doctrine of superior responsibility for officials. This directive follows a case where a petitioner…

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Supreme Court refuses to interfere with anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in POCSO case

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Allahabad High Court's decision to grant anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in the case involving allegations under the POCSO Act. The High Court had previously granted bail to the Swami and his disciple. Both parties were directed to cooperate with…

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Wife’s MBA degree or past employment with MNCs can’t stop her from demanding maintenance, rules HC

An Allahabad High Court ruling states a wife's education or earning potential does not disqualify her from maintenance. The court considered a case where a husband argued his wife's MBA and past jobs meant she could earn. The court emphasized her current inability to maintain herself and the husband's financial…

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Allahabad HC asks UP govt to furnish details of arms licences of Brij Bhushan Singh, Raja Bhaiya, 17 other people

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of arms licenses for 19 individuals. This includes prominent politicians like Brij Bhushan Singh and Raja Bhaiya. The court expressed concern that public display of weapons can disrupt social harmony and create fear. It emphasized the need…

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Inquiry report on Justice Varma tabled with Speaker after resignation

An inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The report concerns the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. This report will be presented to Parliament soon. Justice Varma recently resigned as a judge, making removal proceedings infructuous.…

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Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to five individuals accused of discarding non-vegetarian food waste into the River Ganga. The court noted that such actions could offend Hindu religious sentiments. The accused expressed regret and promised not to repeat the act. The incident occurred during an iftar party on a…

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No Constitutional embargo on State legislature in giving benefits to MLAs, ex-MLAs: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the legality of pension and benefits for former MLAs and MLCs, deeming them within the legislature's purview. Dismissing a public interest litigation, the court stated that such provisions are a form of social security for public service rendered and do not violate constitutional principles.

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For ferrying 59 ticketless passengers bus conductor was terminated from government job: Allahabad High Court ruled this as dishonesty

A UPSRTC bus conductor lost his government job after ferrying 59 passengers without issuing tickets. The Allahabad High Court upheld the termination, citing dishonesty and financial loss to the government. The conductor had filled paybills but failed to distribute tickets. The court found no reason to interfere with the disciplinary…

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Swabhiman House: The Lone Holdout Delaying the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway

On Tuesday, Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a 213-km high-speed, access-controlled expressway designed to significantly improve connectivity between the two cities. The project promises to reduce travel time from more than six hours to approximately 2.5 hours, marking a major milestone in regional infrastructure development.

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Gods in the commons: Noida’s norms ‘on paper’, temples on the ground

On a bright February morning in Sector 15-A, one of Noida’s oldest and most affluent neighbourhoods, around 50 residents gathered in Vrindavan Park for what they called a picnic. They carried posters asking to protect the environment and wore T-shirts that read, “Let the parks be.” The amenities surrounding them…

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The making of Galgotias: An expansion powered by land deals and media blitz

A Chinese robodog dressed up as indigenous innovation. Students going viral outside the Congress headquarters in 2024, unable to explain the protest they were part of. For Galgotias University, spectacle has a way of recurring.

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He Lost His Family, His Youth and 20 Years of Life - The Court Finally Set Him Free

In early 2026, a clip began circulating widely on social media. It shows a man stepping out of prison and breaking down, unable to hold back his tears. For many viewers, it looked like another fleeting viral moment - raw, emotional, unsettling. But behind that moment is a story far…

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Allahabad HC refuses to quash FIR against Zubair over Narsinghanand tweet

The Allahabad High Court has refused to quash the FIR filed by the Uttar Pradesh Police against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair for his tweets on Yati Narsinghanand, Bar and Bench reported.

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Supreme court in India hits out at judge’s ‘invited trouble’ comments on rape

Court says ‘one has to be very careful with these cases which are so sensitive’

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CJI to reconsider Justice Varma's transfer recommendation amidst protests from Bar leaders

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has been on an indefinite strike for two days in protest against the proposed transfer of Justice Varma to the High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court

Breaking news coming in from Delhi where the Supreme Court Collegium recommended transfger of Justice Yashwant Varma. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Whitewashing underway at Sambhal Jama Masjid

On March 12, the Allahabad High Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out and complete the whitewashing of the mosque within one week. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tweet on Yati Narsinghanad: HC reserves judgement in Zubair’s plea to quash FIR

The Allahabad High Court today reserved its judgement on a plea moved by Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair to quash an FIR against him. While reserving its verdict, the bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Yogendra Kumar Srivastava also extended Zubair’s interim protection from arrest.

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Allahabad High Court orders cleaning of Jama Masjid Sambhal; Details here...

The ASI has submitted a report mentioning that the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal does not need whitewashing ahead of Ramadan. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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