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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.
E-rickshaw driver held for wifes murder
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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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Allahabad HC orders UP panchayat polls within three months
Digital Desk | Prayagraj, Oct 14 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the State Election Commission to complete the three-tier panchayat election process within three months. The court also upheld the state government's decision to appoint outgoing gram pradhans as administrators after the expiry of the gram panchayats' tenure. A division bench of Justices Ajit Kumar and Garima Prasad, while hearing the matters, made it clear that the outgoing gram pradhans would continue to function as administrators. Under the court's order, the state government and the State Election Commission will have to complete the panchayat elections within the stipulated three-month period. The matter came before the court after the state government decided to appoint outgoing gram pradhans as administrators following the expiry of their term. A total of 11 petitions, including six Public Interest Litigations (PILs), were filed before the High Court challenging the arrangement. The petitioners sought timely conduct of the panchayat elections and a clear deadline for completing the electoral process. The petitioners argued that the election process should have been completed before the expiry of the panchayats' tenure to ensure the timely constitution of elected bodies. The issue of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the panchayat elections also came up during the hearing. The court clarified that the OBC Commission would continue its work, but the panchayat election process would not be dependent on the completion of its exercise. According to the court's directions, the elections will be conducted under the existing rules, while adhering to the 27 per cent reservation provision. The High Court's ruling is expected to end the legal uncertainty surrounding the panchayat elections. However, the State Election Commission will determine the election dates and the phase-wise schedule. In connection with the matter, the court also sought an affidavit from the State Election Commission, asking it to clarify whether it was in a position to hold the elections on time in accordance with the constitutional mandate under Article 243-E and why the electoral process could not be completed within the prescribed timeframe. On Wednesday, the division bench delivered its ruling in open court after concluding the hearing on all the related petitions.
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a major verdict on the long-awaited panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh, directing the state to conduct the polls within three months. The court has also ruled that outgoing gram pradhans will continue as administrators after their panchayats' terms end. The ruling came during a hearing on the appointment of outgoing gram pradhans as administrators following the completion of their gram panchayats' tenure. The case had been under consideration by the High Court, which has now issued directions on both the election timeline and the interim administrative arrangement.
MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT Allahabad) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Junior Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant / Research Associate. The application process will be conducted from 12 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit mnnit.ac.in.
DLSA Sant Kabir Nagar Mediator Recruitment 2026
District Legal Services Authority Sant Kabir Nagar (DLSA Sant Kabir Nagar) has released the notification for 4 Mediator posts. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications from 13 October 2026 to 23 October 2026. Further details are available at allahabadhighcourt.in.
Allahabad HC orders petition for CBI probe into Akanksha Dubey death
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Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Eidgah case: HC examines record status
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, October 13, examined the status of records of various suits pending before it in the Krishna Janmbhumi-Shahi Eidgah mosque dispute in Mathura and fixed November 20 as the next date of hearing. The matter is being heard by Justice Avnish Saxena. At the time of examination, it was 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 .
Justice on the spot: UP women constables give eve-teasers sticking escort on 1-km walk to Kotwali
SC refuses to entertain plea for CBI probe into sale of tickets by UP-based political parties
The Supreme Court asked the petitioner to approach the Election Commission instead, after the Allahabad High Court had earlier declined to entertain the same plea
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Allahabad University Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Allahabad University has released the notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 30 October 2026.
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Court: Criminalising Failed Marriages Harms Institution
The Allahabad High Court has issued a strong warning against routinely converting distressed or failed marriages into criminal cases, stating that such a practice could fundamentally affect the institution of marriage. The court quashed an FIR alleging dowry harassment and assault in a case involving a brief period of cohabitation, emphasising that criminal proceedings should not be a substitute for matrimonial court adjudication.
World Mental Health Day: Sleep disorders rise as screen time, work pressure take toll
