Merely expressing support for Pakwithout India ref no offence: HC
Overwhelming display of devotion at Shiv temples as Shrawan begins
Pillars to mark flood zones in Prayagraj
NEW DELHI: The Union government has begun collecting signatures of MPs to move a motion in Parliament seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, who is facing corruption allegations following the discovery of burnt cash at his official residence in Delhi. Sources said that signatures of several Lok Sabha MPs had already been secured, suggesting the motion may be introduced in the Lower House. For the Lok Sabha, a minimum of 100 MP signatures are required to move such a motion; in the Rajya Sabha, support from at least 50 MPs is needed. Recently, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the main opposition parties had given their in-principle approval to support the motion during the upcoming monsoon session, scheduled from July 21 to August 21. The minister also stated that the process of collecting signatures could begin soon. However, Rijiu added that the government was yet to decide whether the motion would be introduced in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. After the government indicated it would move forward with the impeachment motion against Justice Varma, the Congress said it had decided to support and sign the notice. Sources in the party said the leadership had instructed its Lok Sabha floor managers to select MPs to sign the motion. As the government seeks multi-party backing for the impeachment motion, Congress leaders earlier urged Justice Varma to resign ahead of formal proceedings. Last month, party MP and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi advised him to step down to avoid an undignified constitutional ouster. Congress Whip in the Lok Sabha, Manickam Tagore, expressed similar sentiments, underlining the need to uphold the judiciary's sanctity. Notably, a fire incident at Justice Varmas residence in the national capital in Marchwhen he was serving as a judge at the Delhi High Courtled to the discovery of several burnt sacks of banknotes in the outhouse. He was subsequently repatriated to the Allahabad High Court, and an in-house probe ordered by then-Supreme Court Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna later indicted him. Though the judge claimed ignorance of the cash, the committee appointed by the apex court found him culpable after interviewing witnesses and recording his statement. After Justice Varma declined to resign, CJI Khanna referred the matter to the president and the prime pinister. Unnatural conduct, no plausible explanation: SC panel recommends Justice Varma's impeachment
No action plan to check monkey menace, Allahabad HC to issue notice to UP
Three members of gang involved in cyber fraud cases across 16 states held
Prayagraj to have threemore STPs, cow shelters
No photos, videos at Mankameshwar during Shrawan
IIT-K, MNNIT experts to guide teachers & students across state
Merely showing support for Pakistan not offence under section 152 of BNS: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Riyaz. The court stated supporting Pakistan alone is not a crime under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita section 152. The court clarified the section requires intent to endanger India's sovereignty. The ruling emphasizes freedom of speech. It cautions against broadly interpreting the law.
Allahabad University has released the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) II year result for the 202425 academic session on July 10, 2025. Students can check their scores at allduniv.ac.in using their login credentials. The university has also announced results for other UG and PG programs including B.Sc. II, M.Sc., M.A., MBA, and LL.M. on its official portal.
Manushi Chhillar Visits Siddhivinayak Temple In Dreamy Ethnic Look On Maalik Release Day
Manushi Chhillar stars with Rajkummar Rao in Maalik, a gangster drama set in 1980s Allahabad. She visited Siddhivinayak Temple on the film's release day.
Four wanted criminals arrested
Yash Dayal moves HC, seeks stay on his arrest, quashing of FIR
New features to prevent piracy of UP Board textbooks
Guru Purnima marked by rituals, prayers
As Ganga, Yamuna continue to rise, officials keep strict vigil
Flower prices no deterrent to Shrawan devout
DEIEd exam results show high failure rate
Drones and CCTVs to secure 57km-long Kanwar route
Allahabad University announces UG Results 2025 on allduniv.ac.in; check steps to download and more
Allahabad University has released the UG results for 2025, encompassing B.A Part II, B.Sc Part II, and LLM Semester 1. Students can access their scores by visiting the official website, allduniv.ac.in. The university advises students to regularly check the website for further updates and information regarding results and other announcements.
The Allahabad High Court UP HJS (Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service) Admit Card 2025 was released on 11 July 2025 (expected). Candidates who applied for the HJS Examination can download their admit card from the official website using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth. The preliminary examination is scheduled for 20 July 2025
The post urged people to ignore claims that the attackers asked for victims names before firing and instead called for accountability regarding the security failure
Affidavit Filing Must Be Transparent: Allahabad HC Restores Registrys Powers, Caps Fee At Rs 125
The court noted that while the HC bar associations in Allahabad and Lucknow had accepted the Rs 125 fee structure, discrepancies were observed in the receipts issued at both
With over 2cr saplings, Prayagraj div exceeds target
Physiotherapy degree equivalentto MBBS? Court cant decide: HC
Heavy rain throws life out of gear in Sangam City, many areas inundated
Four minors drown in rainwater-filled pit in Prayagraj
Prayagraj airport now has 6 aerobridges
Language-based disputes are unjustified: Tikait
Ganga, Yamuna continue to rise
UPPSC to ensure stringent measures for RO/ARO exam
Alert from Meta helps Pratapgarh police save four lives
Mans body found in flat; suicide suspected
Illicit Affair Not Abetment: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail In Womans Suicide Case
Even if the appellant was having an illicit relationship with the deceased, it cannot be said that due to his abetment she committed suicide, the HC order stated
'Vivah Kendra' In Lawyer's Chamber: Allahabad High Court Orders Eviction
Photographs showed that the chamber was decorated with buntings and flowers to mimic a wedding venue.
Rajkummar Raos Maalik Also Starring Manushi Chhillar Opens For Advance Booking
Advance booking for Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar, is now open. Directed by Pulkit, this drama set in Allahabad explores power and betrayal.
Allahabad University Result 2025 Released at allduniv.ac.in Direct Link to Download UG Course Result
Allahabad University Result 2025: Allahabad University Result 2025 has been released on allduniv.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Sc UG Course Results Online.
Efforts on to get GI tag for Prayagrajs Sonachur & Vishnu Bhog rice varieties
Builder Cant Be Penalised For Authoritys Delay In Approving Plans: Allahabad High Court
The court granted relief to M/s Kinetic Buildtech Pvt Ltd on cancellation of allotment by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA)
Prayagraj temples ban poly bags, packaged milk
Play school opens for kids of railway personnel
Marks of over 5,000 UP Board students changed after scrutiny
MNNIT, KGMU develop device to reduce repetitive X-rays after bone fracture
QR code based payment system in gram panchayats of trans-Yamuna region
'No Violation Of Childrens Right To Education': Allahabad HC Upholds UP School Pairing Policy
The bench of Justice Pankaj Bhatia held that the move to merge low-enrolment government primary and upper primary schools does not violate the Right To Education.
No more building plan approvals needed for small plots in Prayagraj
Dragon fruit farming catching fancy among Prayagraj region farmers
Loni rivers revival gains momentum
Burnt cash case: Congress to back Centre's motion to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma
NEW DELHI: Congress sources on Monday said the party would back the impeachment notice against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following the government's decision to move ahead with the motion. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that the main opposition parties had given their in-principle approval to support the motion in the upcoming monsoon session, scheduled from July 21 to August 21. He added that the process of collecting signatures could begin soon. However, the minister stated that the government was yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. With the government canvassing multi-party support to introduce the impeachment motion, Congress leaders had earlier urged Justice Varma to resign before facing formal proceedings. Party MP and national spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi last month advised him to step down to avoid an undignified constitutional dismissal. Congress Whip in the Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore echoed the view, emphasising the need to preserve the judiciarys sanctity. In a blog published in a newspaper, Singhvi wrote, Parliament will be spared the arduous process of debate, vote, political crossfire and, above all, institutional insult, if the judge steps down, given the overwhelming odds stacked against him. If he decides to stay, the first-ever likely constitutional dismissal of a high court judge may be historic but highly degrading to a vital organ of state. Burnt cash case: Why SC panel recommended Justice Varma's impeachment However, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questioned the impeachment move. Reiterating his statement, Sibal on Saturday said the Supreme Courts inquiry report in Justice Varmas case had no constitutional relevance as an investigation can only take place under the Judges Inquiry Act. Under Article 124 of the Constitution, if 50 members of the Rajya Sabha or 100 members of the Lok Sabha submit a notice for moving a motion (for impeachment), then a judges inquiry committee is set up under the Judges Inquiry Act, he said. Only Parliament has the power to constitute such a committee, added Sibal, who is also a senior advocate. Rijiju had said signatures would be collected after the government decides which House will take up the motion. According to the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, once a motion to remove a judge is admitted in either House, the Speaker or the Chairman, as applicable, must constitute a three-member committee to investigate the charges. The committee must consist of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) or a Supreme Court judge, the Chief Justice of a High Court, and a distinguished jurist. Rijiju said that since the matter involved corruption in the judiciary, the government wanted all political parties on board. Commenting on the Supreme Courts in-house inquiry reportwhich confirmed the discovery of cash at Justice Varmas official residenceRijiju noted that the panel had not indicted the judge but had recommended a future course of action, since only Parliament has the power to remove a sitting judge. A fire incident at Justice Varma's official residence in Delhi in March, when he was serving at the Delhi High Court, led to the discovery of several burnt sacks of banknotes in the outhouse. Although Justice Varma claimed ignorance about the cash, the Supreme Court-appointed panel indicted him after speaking to multiple witnesses and recording his statement. Then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is believed to have urged Justice Varma to resign, but the judge refused. The Supreme Court subsequently repatriated him to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court, where he has not been assigned any judicial work. Justice Khanna later wrote to the President and the Prime Minister recommending Justice Varmas removalfollowing the prescribed process for removing members of the higher judiciary from service.
Agniveer recruitment rally: Army official inspects CEE centres
Wanted criminal, 3 aides held after police encounter
2 minor girls escape from one-stop centre in Pratapgarh
Allahabad HC dismisses petitions against UP governments plan to merge primary, upper primary schools
LUCKNOW: In a respite to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Allahabad High Court dismissed two petitions challenging the UP Basic Education Department's plan to merge government primary and upper primary schools that have less than 50 students enrolled therein. The single judge Bench, comprising Justice Pankaj Bhatia, thereby upheld the State government's decision for pairing of eligible schools with nearby educational facilities to make the education system more functional and viable. Notably, the teachers' association and the opposition parties, including the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party, opposed the school merger plan of the State government, which remained firm on its decision. According to an official, the decision was taken in the best interest of students. As per the official figures, there are 1.40 lakh government primary and upper primary schools in the State, of which 29,000 have 50 or fewer students. Around 89,000 teachers are posted in these schools. The broader plan is to shift students from low-enrollment schools to nearby institutions with larger campuses and better facilities. However, challenging the June 16 order of the State government, a total of 51 students from Sitapur district had approached the Allahabad High Court through their guardians. The petitioners contended that the State government order was violative of Art 21A of the Constitution of India. The petitioners, represented by advocate LP Mishra and Gaurav Mehrotra, contended that the decision to mere the schools would undermine the interest of the children as they would have to travel longer distances to reach the school. Meanwhile, the State justified the decision by submitting that the move would be in larger interest of the students and it would pave way for better utilisation of the resources. The State government apprised the Bench that the objective of the education department was to make better use of resources, reduce dropout rate while ensuring quality education.
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Killing Wife During Argument Over Property
The man, believed to have left the house after killing his wife, was discovered nearly 15 hours later hiding inside a storeroom of the same house.
Markets turn into vibrant hubs of devotion ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Made-in-Islamabad terror toys proving terrible for tenets of Islam: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Water level of Ganga rises, Yamuna stable
Cops double cash reward on absconding SP functionary
No constitutional relevance to SC in-house report on Justice Varma: Kapil Sibal
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said the Supreme Courts in-house inquiry report in Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varmas case has no constitutional relevance as an investigation can only take place under the Judges Inquiry Act. Sibal also accused the government of protecting Justice Shekhar Yadav and questioned the Rajya Sabha Secretariat over its attempt to reach out to him for the reported verification of his signature on the notice to move an impeachment motion against the judge for making communal remarks last year at an event. On the Justice Varma case, Sibal said, Under Article 124 of the Constitution, if 50 members of the Rajya Sabha or 100 members of the Lok Sabha submit a notice for moving a motion (for impeachment), then a judges inquiry committee is set up under the Judges Inquiry Act. But only Parliament has the power to constitute such a committee, said Sibal, who is also a senior advocate. At a joint sitting of both Houses, the impeachment motion has to be passed by a two-thirds majority for it to go through. So, the investigation has to be under the judges inquiry committee set up under the Judges Inquiry Act, he said. The Constitution does not recognise any in-house procedure, Sibal said. The MP also pointed out that Parliament states that the motion for impeachment will be brought by members and not the government. How does a minister make the statement that I will move the motion? The government cannot rely on an in-house procedure, he contended.
Groundwater level decline in Prayagraj
Rasoolpur kanha gaushala 1st in the state to have misting system
Sharing obscene pictures can destroy lives: Allahabad high court
Chheoki rly station to be developed as terminal before Kumbh 2031
Prayagraj builds 583 Amrit Sarovars, boost water conservation
SCs in-house probe report in Justice Varma case has no constitutional relevance: Sibal
New Delhi, Jul 5: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said the Supreme Courts in-house inquiry report in Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varmas case has no constitutional relevance as an investigation can only take place under the Judges Inquiry Act. Addressing a press conference, Sibal also accused the government of protecting Justice Shekhar Yadav and questioned the Rajya Sabha Secretariat over its attempt to reach out to him for the reported verification of his signature on the notice [] The post SCs in-house probe report in Justice Varma case has no constitutional relevance: Sibal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HC dismisses plea for use of disputed structure in place of Mathuras Shahi Idgah Mosque
PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jul 4: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap [] The post HC dismisses plea for use of disputed structure in place of Mathuras Shahi Idgah Mosque appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Under BNSS, no bar on anticipatory bail in cases with death, life punishment: HC
Prayagraj lad becomes fourth UP cricketer to join elite BCCI referee panel
Survey of Gyanvapi wuzukhana: HC defers case hearing to Aug 6
SP plea against eviction from party office junked
Ganga swells, Yamuna remains stable
Neighbour stabs man to death over monetary dispute
Prayagraj girl poses with firearms on social media, booked
5 of a family arrested for killing minor daughter over affair
Miyawaki forest in Naini to become eco-tourism hub
LUCKNOW: In the ongoing legal battle over the Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah Mosque in Mathura, the Allahabad High Court on Friday rejected the Hindu sides plea to declare the Shahi Idgah Mosque, situated on Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi premises, a disputed structure. The petition had sought an official designation of the mosque as a disputed site in court records and all further proceedings. The single-judge bench, comprising Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, dismissed the plea orally, saying the application filed by the Hindu side in this regard is being dismissed at this stage. The judgment, which was reserved on May 23, is being seen as a significant relief for the Muslim litigants in the long-standing legal battle. Notably, advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh, appearing for the Hindu side, had filed an application on March 5 this year, urging the court to declare the Shahi Idgah Mosque as a disputed structure. The contention of the petitioner was that the mosque was built through encroachment and lacked legal documentation proving ownership or religious designation. The Hindu side asserted that the structure could not be called a mosque in the absence of land ownership documents, municipal records, or tax filings. So far, four hearings have taken place in the single-judge bench. Besides this petition, 18 other related petitions filed by the Hindu side have been clubbed by the High Court, and they remain pending before it. All the petitions primarily seek the removal of alleged illegal encroachments from the premises of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, currently referred to as the Shahi Idgah Masjid. The Hindu petitioners claimed that the land where the mosque stands was originally the site of a Krishna temple. They argued that symbols and motifs of Hindu deities were still visible on the mosques walls. They further contended that merely occupying a land illegally did not establish ownership and drew parallels with the Ayodhya dispute. They requested that, similar to the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the Shahi Idgah should be declared a disputed structure before further legal decisions are made. On the contrary, in response, the Muslim side filed objections, describing the Hindu petition as entirely baseless. They emphasized that the Shahi Idgah had been existing for the last over 400 years. They also argued that the demand to declare it a disputed structure should not only be dismissed but also that the petitioners should be penalized. The Shahi Idgah Mosque is located adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple complex in Mathura. The dispute has drawn national attention, with similarities drawn to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case in Ayodhya.
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application seeking to substitute the term Shahi Idgah Mosque with disputed structure in all future proceedings related to the cases before it. The single-judge Bench of Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra orally said on Thursday that application A-44 was being dismissed at this stage. Advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh [] The post Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute: Allahabad High Court refuses to substitute Shahi Idgah Mosque with disputed structure in future proceedings appeared first on India Legal .
A techie in Pune was raped by an individual impersonating a courier delivery person, leading to an arrest. The Allahabad HC dismissed a plea challenging the Shahi Eidgah's structure. Delhi witnessed a gruesome double murder in Lajpat Nagar. Operation Sindoor revealed China sharing real-time data on India's assets with Pakistan.
Can't rename Shahi Idgah mosque as disputed structure: HC
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking the use of 'disputed structure' instead of 'Shahi Eidgah Mosque' in Mathura case proceedings.
Allahabad HC defers Gyanvapi case hearing to August 6
The Allahabad High Court has postponed the hearing regarding the Archaeological Survey of India's survey of the wuzukhana area in the Gyanvapi mosque. This excludes the Shiva Linga. The court was informed about a Supreme Court interim order. This order restricts lower courts from passing orders directing surveys. The matter will now be heard on August 6.
Allahabad High Court rejects plea seeking use of disputed structure for Shahi Idgah mosque
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap Singh. On the other hand, a written objection was filed on behalf of defendants. The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra hearing a bunch of original suits relating to Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah mosque dispute in Mathura. The Hindu side has filed 18 suits for possession of land after removal of the structure of Shahi Idgah masjid as well as for restoration of the temple and for permanent injunction. Earlier, at one stage on August 1, 2024, the high court had rejected applications of the Muslim side challenging maintainability of suits of Hindu worshippers and held that all suits of Hindu worshippers are maintainable. In the August 1 order, the court had also held that these suits are not barred by Limitation Act, Waqf Act and Places of Worship Act,1991, which prohibit conversion of any religious structure as existed on August, 15, 1947. At another stage, on October 23, 2024, the high court had rejected an application moved by the Shahi Idgah mosque committee to recall the high court's January 11, 2024 order consolidating all suits filed in connection with the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute at Mathura. The controversy is related to the Aurangazeb-era mosque which is alleged to have been built after demolishing a temple at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Allahabad HC Rejects Plea to Call Mathura's Shahi Eidgah Mosque Disputed Structure
A bench of Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra orally said that the application was being dismissed at this stage.
Allahabad HC dismisses plea to declare Shahi Idgah Mosque as 'disputed structure'
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking to declare the Shahi Idgah Mosque as a 'disputed structure' in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute case. Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra's bench dismissed the application at this stage.
Krishna Janmabhoomi row: Allahabad HC says Shahi Eidgah not disputed; plea dismissed
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea by the Shahi Jama Masjid committee, challenging a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque in Sambhal. Hindus claim the mosque was built over a demolished temple.
Krishna Janmabhoomi Case: Allahabad HC Rejects Plea To Label Eidgah Mosque as 'Disputed Structure'
The court stated that such a declaration would amount to prejudging the matter, which is still under adjudication.
Oppn backing move to oust Justice Varma, process to initiate motion to start soon: Rijiju
Opposition parties are backing a motion to remove Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, according to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The move follows the discovery of charred cash at his residence after a fire.
57km stretch under CCTV watch for Kanwar Yatra
