Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Topic: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC declines to quash FIR against RJD spokesperson for tearing Manusmriti

The Allahabad High Court has refused to quash the FIR against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) spokesperson Priyanka Bharti for allegedly tearing pages of the Manusmriti during a live television debate.

‘Use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a matter of right,: Allahabad, Bombay HCs on loudspeaker use in mosques

The Allahabad High Court observed that religious places are primarily for offering prayers to the divinity; hence, the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a matter of right, especially when such use often creates a nuisance for residents.

Hate speech: Allahabad HC judge writes to Chief Justice, says he stands by remarks

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court has written to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali, asserting that his recent alleged hate speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in Allahabad was consistent with judicial conduct and constitutional values.

Allahabad HC extends stay on journalist Mohammed Zubair’s arrest till January 27

Allahabad High Court on Thursday extended the stay on the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair until January 27 in connection with an FIR against him over his...

Allahabad HC stays trial court proceedings in Sambhal mosque case till February 25

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed further proceedings before a trial court in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal about the historic mosque in the region, Shahi Jama Masjid, till February 25.

“It’s hate speech”: MPs, Lawyers, civil groups demand impeachment of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav

AILAJ described Yadav’s views as “communal, Islamophobic, and reflective of a Hindu majoritarian viewpoint, mirroring that of the organisers of the event.”