POCSO survivor cannot be denied compensation solely due to absence of injury marks: Allahabad HC
The case relates to an FIR registered at Sarojini Nagar police station in Lucknow on December 7, 2022. A chargesheet in this connection was filed on January 13, 2023.
Landmark POCSO Ruling: Medical Report Not Sole Basis For Compensation
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that survivors of sexual assault under the POCSO Act cannot be denied compensation solely because their medical report does not record physical injuries. The court directed authorities to pay Rs 3 lakh to a minor under the Uttar Pradesh Rani Lakshmi Bai Mahila Samman Kosh scheme, emphasising that absence of injury marks does not negate sexual assault allegations and that the scheme's provisions must be interpreted liberally.
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SC Reverses HC Probation In 2003 Attack
The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for releasing two men, convicted in a 2003 knife and gun attack case, on probation. The apex court stated that the High Court showed misplaced sympathy and allowed the accused to go scot-free without imprisonment, despite the brutality of the crime and grievous injuries to the victim. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the accused to surrender within two weeks.
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Allahabad HC cites long trial, lets off offenders, SC slams misplaced sympathy
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said it was a case of misplaced sympathy. The trial court had awarded fiveyear jail terms to the two, but the HC released them on probation. SC said the case was doomed from its inception insofar as justice delivery to the victim is concerned.
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Raja Bhaiya conducted a Shastra Puja ceremony at his Benti Palace, displaying more than 500 weapons. His twin sons participated alongside block chiefs and hundreds of supporters carrying licensed weapons. This tradition has been observed since ancient times, emphasizing India's cultural heritage. Controversy arose earlier regarding alleged illegal weapons, which Raja Bhaiya's aide denied. Both sons have become increasingly involved in political activities since joining the Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik).
U.P. Panchayat poll: Is BJP looking to bypass the semi final?
The Allahabad High Courts directive to the Uttar Pradesh government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to complete the three-tier panchayat elections within three months has sparked conversations in village chaupals
Convicted Murderer Wants to Contest UP Polls For BJP, HC Sets Him Free
The Allahabad High Court granted bail and stayed the conviction and sentence, noting that he was a political figure and an active BJP worker before his conviction
HC Stays Conviction Of BJP Worker For UP Polls
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the conviction and sentence of Nandlal Rai, a BJP worker, in a 2017 murder case, allowing him to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election. The court cited his right to contest elections and referenced a Supreme Court precedent regarding public representatives.
Allahabad High Court stays conviction of murder convict who wishes to contest 2027 U.P. polls
The court granted bail to the appellant, noting that he was a political figure and an active Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker before his conviction
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CJP Founder Draws Contrast In Judicial Rulings
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has highlighted a stark contrast between the Allahabad High Court's decision to stay the conviction of a murder accused seeking a BJP ticket and the continued judicial custody of CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. Dipke criticised the extended incarceration of Ranka and Das, who were arrested for protesting at Jantar Mantar, while emphasising their sacrifices for public good. The CJP has demanded their immediate release and questioned the legal proceedings, calling for institutional accountability.
Allahabad High Court Suspends Conviction of Nandlal Rai in 2017 Murder Case
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nandlal Rai and suspended his conviction in a 2017 murder case, emphasizing the right to livelihood. Allahabad High Court Suspends Conviction of Nandlal Rai in 2017 Murder Case
Allahabad HC suspends murder conviction of man eyeing BJP ticket
Prayagraj:The Allahabad High Court has suspended the conviction and life sentence of a murder convict who wants to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, preferably on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket or otherwise as an independent. A bench of Justice Siddharth and Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi passed the order on October 5 on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar calls for gender-sensitive justice, upholding women's dignity
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Saturday shared insights on gender-sensitive justice and the need for consistency, sensitivity and compassion, referring to two High Court decisions related to sexual offences against women in which the gravity of crimes appeared to have been diluted. In a post on social media platform X, Rahatkar shared details of the two cases in which the accused's offences were interpreted under less severe penal provisions by the High Courts, rejecting pleas to convict them for attempt to commit rape. THE NCW Chief said, Justice must be guided by law and evidence, while its language and reasoning must uphold the dignity of every survivor. Gender-sensitive adjudication is essential to strengthening public confidence in the justice system. Rahatkar added, The National Commission for Women recognises that every case must be decided on its own facts, circumstances, evidence and applicable law. At the same time, these judgments highlight the importance of clarity and consistency in applying the legal distinction between 'preparation' and 'attempt' in sexual offences. One of the cases cited by the NCW chairperson was Md. Ainul Haque versus State of Bihar case from the Patna High Court. The other was from the Allahabad High Court. In the Patna High Court case, the order said, The act of the appellant in entering, late at night, in the dwelling house of a widow who was sleeping, extinguishing the lamp, lying upon her person and pressing her mouth was sufficient to establish an offence under Section 354 IPC (outraging modesty). However, in the absence of evidence of undressing or any act towards penetration, the act did not amount to an attempt to commit rape (IPC Section 376 read with Section 511). The other case, arose from the Allahabad High Court's order relating to the alleged act of pulling a victim's pyjama drawstring, which prompted the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu proceedings, the NCW Chief said. Rahatkar also drew attention towards the National Judicial Academy's published handbook, Judgments and Gender: Sensitivity and Compassion in Writing Judgments, calling for the need for strengthening gender-sensitive judicial reasoning and language. The NCW Chairperson pointed to the key principles incorporated in the handbook that include: Understanding evidence in the context of the trauma experienced by survivors; avoiding language that stereotypes, stigmatises or undermines a survivor's dignity and recognising sexual offences as violations of bodily autonomy, personal dignity and individual rights, rather than viewing them through notions of chastity, family honour or morality. Advocating sensitivity in judicial language, Rahatkar said that gender-sensitive judgments must communicate with fairness, dignity and empathy and treating survivors of sexual violence with respect and compassion, without implying that they are responsible for the offence committed against them.
46-Year-Old Mass Murder Case: Allahabad HC Quashes Life Terms of Two Convicts Over Juvenile Age
Bail For Vikas Dubey's Driver In Bikru Massacre
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ram Singh, driver of late gangster Vikas Dubey and an accused in the Bikru massacre case. The bail was granted on the grounds that other co-accused in similar situations have also been released. Ram Singh faces charges of murder and attempt to murder related to the July 2020 ambush where eight police personnel were killed.
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High Court Sets Aside Sentences For Minors In 46-Year-Old Murder
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the life sentences of two men convicted in a 1980 murder case, finding they were minors at the time of the crime. While upholding their conviction, the court referred the matter to the Juvenile Justice Board for appropriate punishment, acknowledging their juvenile status.
Blue drum murder: Muskan, Sahil spend restless night in jail
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in jail and are now preparing to challenge the verdict in the Allahabad High Court.
Meerut Murder: Death Row Convicts Begin Jail Term
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in Meerut jail. Both are preparing to appeal the verdict in the Allahabad High Court. Jail authorities are providing counselling and medical support, while the victim's family has expressed satisfaction with the verdict but refused to adopt Muskan's infant daughter.
DLSA Bijnor Peon Recruitment 2026
District Legal Services Authority, Bijnor (DLSA Bijnor) has released the official notification for the post of Peon. The last date to submit the offline application is 31 October 2026. Further details are available at allahabadhighcourt.in.
UP Panchayat Polls to be held under existing 27% OBC quota: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the State Election Commission to complete gram panchayat elections within three months, making it clear that the polls will be held under the existing reservation framework, including a 27% quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Allahabad HC orders UP panchayat polls under existing 27% OBC quota within three months
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Allahabad HC sets 3-month deadline for UP panchayat polls
The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to complete the three-tier panchayat election process within three months. Outgoing gram pradhans will continue to serve as administrators until the elections are conducted. Opposition parties have raised concerns about potential delays and the impact on upcoming Assembly elections. The court's decision follows numerous petitions seeking timely elections and proper reservation processes.
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Allahabad High Court directs UP Gram Panchayat elections to be held within three months
By Gaurav Arora The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday called for the conduct of state Gram Panchayat elections within three months following the expiry of the tenure of sitting representatives. The court ruled that outgoing Gram Pradhans will function as administrators during the interim period until the elections are held. A Division Bench comprising Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Garima Prasad delivered the verdict after reserving its judgment earlier in the day following a hearing, which lasted nearly three hours on the appointment of administrators post the expiration of Gram Panchayat terms. The Bench was adjudicating a cluster of petitions challenging the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government's May 25 decision to designate village heads as administrators. The State of Uttar Pradesh, the Director of Panchayati Raj, the District Magistrate, the Chief Development Officer, and the District Panchayati Raj Officer were named as respondents in the proceedings. Earlier, Samajwadi...
Allahabad HC orders Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat polls in 3 months
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