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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Construction of 3rd part of Inner Ring Road to begin by July end
Prayagraj: The work on the third part of the Inner Ring Road project's first phase will begin by the end of this month for which the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has completed all formalities, including the tender and selecting the agency. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the third part, an 8.8 km four-lane road will be built between Mirzapur Road and Rewa Road at a cost of Rs 300 crore. In the first phase of the ring road, a total of 32 km of road is being built in three parts between Sahaso bypass, i.e., toll plaza, and Lawayan Kala of Karchana tehsil. In the last week of May, the authority started the work of implementing the action plan by completing the tender process. According to NHAI officials, the work of giving compensation to the farmers is in the final stage, and the construction work will start before July 31. Under part one of the first phase, a four-lane road, one railway overbridge, and one overbridge are being constructed in a 20 km area from Sahason Toll Plaza to Neebi Kala, Chhatnag. Work started in Jan 2024 at a cost of Rs 350 crore. The completion period of the work is scheduled until Oct 2025. Construction from Neebi Kala to Mirzapur Road, Naini, started in Feb 2024. In this, two bridges are proposed, each one at rivers Ganga and Yamuna. One of these bridges will span 3.2 km, and both the bridges will be six-lane bridges. These bridges are being constructed at a cost of Rs 739 crore, and the deadline for their construction is set for Dec 2026.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Lawyers skipping hearings is professional misconduct, says Allahabad high court
1 2 3 Prayagraj: Advocates not appearing for listed cases amount to professional misconduct, said the Allahabad high court while hearing a bail application where no one was present on behalf of the applicant to argue the matter. When the case list was revised by the court and no lawyer appeared for the applicant in a bail matter, Justice Krishan Pahal said, "Advocates are not appearing in majority of listed cases that too on multiple dates. Non-appearance of the counsel for the applicant amounts to professional misconduct. It also tantamount to bench-hunting or forum-shopping," the court further added. When the bail application was called out at the outset, the court noted that such non-appearance was not a first or isolated incident as it had occurred on previous dates as well. However, the counsel for the informant informed the court that the statement of the accused under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) had already been recorded and the trial was at its conclusive end. Taking a serious note of non-appearance of the counsel for the applicant, the court referred to the Supreme Court's decision in Ishwarlal Mali Rathod vs Gopal (2021) in which it was held that courts shall not grant adjournments in a routine or mechanical manner and must not become a party to delays in the delivery of justice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxurious Apartments With a Smart 20:40:40 Payment Plan L&T The Gateway Book Now Undo While noting that the mere pendency of a bail application cannot confer any right upon the applicant and that it cannot be allowed to remain pending indefinitely, the court said, "The applicant cannot be permitted to dilute the stream of justice by repeatedly remaining absent from judicial proceedings without any reasonable explanation. Absence of any reason for non-appearance is blatant abuse of process of law, even though the order is available on the website of the high court." "The resources of the court which include precious judicial time are scarce and already stretched beyond elastic limits. Valuable court time, which is required to be engaged in adjudication of serious judicial action, is wasted on frivolous and vexatious litigation, which is misconceived and is an abuse of the process of law. A judicial system has less than sufficient resources to afford justice without unreasonable delay to those having genuine grievances. Therefore, the courts have held that totally unjustified use of judicial time must be curbed and the party so wasting precious judicial resources must be required to compensate not only the adversary but also the judicial system itself," the court added. In this conspectus, the court in its decision found that the applicant Pooja has lost interest in pursuing the matter. Therefore, by the efflux of time, it seems to have been rendered infructuous. Hence, the court rejected the bail application. "The instant case is the misuse of the process of court by the applicant," the court added in its order dated July 8.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HC asks UP govt to follow SC guidelines in filing affidavit in mob lynching incident
Prayagraj, The Allahabad High Court, hearing a petition in a mob lynching case, has directed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to file an affidavit within three weeks in consonance with the Supreme Court's 2018 guidelines on preventing and addressing incidents of mob violence. HC asks UP govt to follow SC guidelines in filing affidavit in mob lynching incident A bench comprising Justice Siddharth and Justice Avnish Saxena was hearing a petition filed by the brother of a 37-year-old man killed on suspicion of slaughtering cattle in Moradabad district in december last year. The petition sought a probe into the incident by a special investigating team and Rs. 50 lakh as compensation for the family of the deceased. During the court proceedings, the counsel for the petitioner argued that the state had not implemented the mandatory safeguards laid down by the apex court in the case of Tehseen S Poonawalla vs. Union of India . The ruling included remedial measures like prompt FIR registration, nodal officer oversight, timely charge-sheet filing, victim compensation, etc. The High Court, in its order dated July 10, recorded that only the investigating officer had filed a counter-affidavit in the matter and the state government had not shown any steps taken in line with the binding directions of the apex court. Thus, the division bench remarked that the UP government should file a better counter-affidavit keeping in view the directions of the apex court in the Poonawalla case within three weeks. Regarding the merits of the matter, it noted that the FIR should have been lodged by the police under Section 103 of the BNS , but was instead registered under Section 103 . The court stayed the investigation in the FIR until the next date of hearing. The court ordered that the matter will now be heard next on August 5, 2025. The petitioner contended that the Uttar Pradesh government has failed to formulate a Lynching/Mob Violence Compensation Scheme in compliance with the provisions of Section 357A of the criminal procedure code , despite the explicit and binding direction in the Tehseen Poonawalla case, which constitutes 'grave' and 'willful' violation of the rule of law. The petition also requested the court to direct the UP government to take disciplinary action against the police officials involved in the matter in line with the Supreme Court's directions to ensure accountability. It also requested the court to direct the Centre to launch public awareness campaigns against mob violence and lynching, highlighting legal consequences as directed by the Supreme Court. On the intervening night of 29-30 December 2024, Shahedeen and a few others were allegedly caught by a mob which accused them of slaughtering a cow. While the others managed to flee, Shahedeen was brutally beaten by the mob for nearly an hour. He succumbed to the injuries the next day. Later, Moradabad police booked Shahedeen and his alleged accomplices under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Wife living separately from husband without valid reason not entitled to maintenance: HC
Prayagraj , The Allahabad High Court has observed that a wife living separately from her husband without a valid reason is not entitled to maintenance and set aside a family court order granting maintenance to a married woman. Wife living separately from husband without valid reason not entitled to maintenance: HC Allowing a revision petition filed by the woman's husband, Vipul Agrawal, Justice Subhas Chandra Sharma set aside the February 17 order of maintenance passed by the additional principal judge of the family court in Meerut. "The trial court has recorded the finding that the wife failed to prove that she is living separately from the husband with sufficient reasons and the husband is neglecting to maintain her, even though the amount of maintenance has been fixed in favour of the wife at ₹5,000 per month. "As per the provision contained under section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , if the wife is living separately from the husband without sufficient reasons, she is not entitled to maintenance," the high court said. During the course of the hearing, the counsel for the petitioner submitted that the trial court has recorded the finding that the wife is living separately from her husband without sufficient reasons. Despite this, the family court has fixed the amount of maintenance at ₹5,000 per month. He also submitted that the trial court has not considered the earning capacity of the petitioner but fixed the amount of maintenance in favour of the wife and a minor child at ₹5,000 and ₹3,000, totalling ₹8,000 per month. However, the lawyer representing the woman and the state counsel submitted that she is living separately from her husband due to his neglect and that is why the trial court has allowed the application and fixed the amount of maintenance. Allowing the revision petition of the husband, the court said, "In view of the aforesaid finding as recorded by the trial court in relation to the second issue and the order fixing the amount at ₹5,000 per month in favour of the wife, both are contradictory and in violation of the provision as contained in section 125, CrPC. Therefore, the order dated February 17, 2025 being erroneous requires interference by this court." The court, in its judgment dated July 8, sent the matter back to the family court to decide it afresh after giving an opportunity of hearing to both parties. However, the court made it clear that the petitioner will continue to pay an amount of ₹3,000 per month for the wife and ₹2,000 per month for the child as interim maintenance during the pendency of the application. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Overwhelming display of devotion at Shiv temples as Shrawan begins
1 2 3 4 Prayagraj: The auspicious month of Shrawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiv devotees lined up prominent Lord Shiv temples to offer prayers and perform 'Jalabhishek'. A spiritual wave swept across the Sangam City as pilgrims from far and wide thronged Ganga ghats from the early hours, taking holy dips and filling their pots with Gangajal before proceeding to their destinations. To mark the occasion, 'Rudrabhishek' was also performed at various temples, with milk, curd and honey amidst Vedic chants by the priests. This year, Shrawan month commences from July 11 and will conclude on Aug 9. Since morning, a large number of devotees were seen flocking to local Lord Shiv temples to offer 'Jalabhishek', waiting patiently for their turn. Puja article shops were also bustling with crowds. While Prayagraj is known as the city of Lord Vishnu due to the Dwadash Madhav, it also boasts of special Shiv temples. Prominent among these are the Shri Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple, considered the first Shiv temple of the universe, and the Brahmeshwar-Mahadev temple in Daraganj, situated on the banks of the Ganga. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Что происходит при сжигании лаврового листа? Undo Preparations are in full swing for the arrival of kanwariyas at the ghats, who will collect holy water from Saturday. Devotees, including kanwariyas, will be able to fetch holy water from Daraganj and other ghats before proceeding to Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The six newly paved ghats, constructed by the Yogi govt at a cost of Rs 45 crore for the Maha Kumbh, will also serve devotees during the month of Shrawan. Durgesh, a devotee from Manjhanpur, said, praised the ghat arrangements, saying the paved ghats are free from swamps and slipperiness, allowing them to perform Puja Paath leisurely. He appreciated the sheds built on the ghats, which will protect them from the rain, making their journey to offer 'Jalabhishek' to Lord Shiv smoother. The govt has renovated Lord Shiv temples across the district. Regional tourist officer (Prayagraj) Aparajita Singh said, "As many as 10 major temples of the district have been renovated and beautified. For this, the govt allocated a budget of 34.16 crores. The temples which were renovated during the Maha Kumbh include Shri Mankameshwar Mahadev Temple, Brahmeshwar-Mahadev Temple, Shool Tankeshwar Mahadev Temple, Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, Shankar Viman Mandapam, Takshakeshwar Mahadev Temple, Gangoli Shivala Temple, Nagvasuki Temple, and Padila Mahadev Temple. These temples have been beautified, entrance gates have been built, and drinking water and seating arrangements have also been made."
