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Allahabad High Court flags surge in “false” conversion firs, seeks accountability from UP government
In a strong rebuke, the Allahabad High Court questions misuse of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, calls out investigative lapses, and directs state authorities to act against frivolous complaints while protecting the accused and the woman at the centre of the case
Shift Siddique Kappan to Delhi for medical treatment: SC to UP Gov’t
Kappan’s wife had alleged that he was being ill treated in the Mathura hospital and was chained to his bed like an animal
No prisoner to be denied vaccination for not registering on COWIN portal: Odisha HC
The court has directed the State to make alternate arrangements to ensure that prisoners are vaccinated against Covid-19
Father Stan Swamy moves Bombay HC for bail
The Special NIA court had rejected his bail application in March on merits
Delhi HC directs Ministry to fill all vacant posts of NCM by end of July
The court took into consideration the Model Code of Conduct put in place due to state assembly elections and the pandemic crisis
Nothing remarkable achieved in public health care: Allahabad HC
The court issued several specific directions while refusing to accept the government’s stand that everything was under control
Delhi HC asks govt to “pull up its socks”, points out black marketing and hoarding of oxygen
The court reprimanded the government for passing orders which are out of sync with ground reality
Delhi HC takes suo moto notice of Ashoka Hotel rooms assigned for judges and staff
The court stated that no such request was made by the court to the government
MP High Court dismisses petition seeking action against EC for conducting by-election
The court held that it had no jurisdiction to entertain disputes arising during polling, but bans victory procession for winning candidates
Allahabad HC asks SEC to explain deaths of 135 persons on election duty due to Covid
The court has issued a show cause notice to the State Election Commission to explain why it failed in checking non compliance of Covid guidelines
Covid-19: Guj HC does not accept the ‘rosy picture’ painted by state
The Bench, treating the state's affidavit with skepticism, has asked if they have a plan to deal with rising infections
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