Allahabad High Court
Supreme Court: Employee can’t insist on transfer to particular place
Supreme Court has recently ruled that, an employee cannot insist on transfer to a particular place and only employer can shift the staff after considering requirement. Highlights Supreme court observed this while dismissing a petition by a lecturer who challenged ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Gyanvapi mosque-Kashi Vishwanath temple title dispute- Key Facts
On September 9, 2021 the Allahabad High Court put hold on the order of Varanasi court that had asked for a ‘comprehensive archaeological physical survey’ of the disputed Gyanvapi mosque-kashi Vishwanath temple complex. Highlights While staying the order of Varanasi ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
What is Noida Supertech Twin Tower case?
The Supreme Court of India recently directed demolition of two 40-storey towers, comprising of 850 flats, of Supertech Ltd Group in Noida. Highlights Supreme Court issued this direction after it found that Supertech has flouted regulations regarding the distance to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Cabinet Clears Ordinance on Reservation Roster for University Teachers
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared the ordinance for the Reservation Roster for University Teachers. What was the issue? Following an order by the Allahabad high court in April 2017, the University Grants Commission had ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Triple talaq unconstitutional, violates rights of Muslim women: Allahabad high court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the practice of triple talaq (Talaq-e-bidat) among Muslims is unconstitutional and violates the rights of women enshrined in constitution. The order was passed by HC Justice Suneet Kumar while hearing a petition filed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale sworn in as Chief Justice of Allahabad HC
Justice Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. He succeeds Justice D.Y. Chandrachud who was appointed judge of Supreme Court. He was administered oath of office was administered by Uttar Pradesh Governor ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
Allahabad High Court celebrates 150th foundation year
The Allahabad High Court celebrated its 150th foundation day on 14th March 2016. President Pranab Mukherjee was the Chief Guest of the celebrations. Chief Justice of India (CJI) TS Thakur and Union Law Minister DV Sadananda Gowda were some of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Married daughters eligible for appointment on compassionate grounds: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court in its judgment has made married daughters of deceased government employees eligible for appointments on compassionate grounds in government jobs. Ruling in this regard was given by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Yashwant ..