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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Constitution has kept Indiaunited during crisis: CJI
'Courts Must Reach Out To Every Citizen In Need' Rajesh Kumar Pandey | tnn Prayagraj: The Constitution of India has ensured that whenever the country has faced a crisis, it has remained united and strong, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said on Saturday. Justice Gavai was speaking at the inauguration of the new advocate chambers and a multi-level parking facility at Allahabad high court. This marked his first official engagement as the CJI. "When the Constitution was being drafted, some said it was too federal while some found it too unitary. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar replied that the Constitution was neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war," said the CJI, adding, "Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution." Crediting the Constitution for guiding India on the path of development, Justice Gavai said, "We can see what is the condition of our neighbouring countries while India is making a journey towards development." In the 75-year journey of the Constitution, the legislature, executive and judiciary have contributed a lot in bringing social and economic equality, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "It is our fundamental duty to reach out to the last citizen of this country who needs justice. Be it the legislature, executive or judiciary, everyone has to reach out to that citizen," the CJI told the gathering. Referring to the land reforms, he said some laws were brought under which land was taken from the landlord and given to the landless persons. "These laws were challenged from time to time. Before 1973, the Supreme Court's view was that if there is a conflict between the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights, then the Fundamental Rights will prevail." "However, in 1973, a 13-judge bench ruled that Parliament has the right to amend the Constitution and for this, it can amend the Fundamental Rights, but it does not have the right to change the basic structure of the Constitution," he said. The 1973 bench also stated that both the Fundamental Rights and the Directives Principles are the soul of the Constitution, said Justice Gavai. Justice Gavai also congratulated judicial officers involved in 'Operation Sindoor' and noted the significance of inaugurating the project on the birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar. "She was a pioneer in social welfare, and it is our constitutional duty to reach the last citizen. The bar and the bench must work in unison to move the chariot of justice forward. Today, the Allahabad High Court has set a shining example -- a true role model," he said. Allahabad HC Chief Justice Arun Bhansali in his welcome address said the newly constructed advocates' chambers and multi-level car parking building will redefine the working environment of this court. "It's not just the inauguration of a building but affirmation of our collective efforts to a stronger and more accessible system of justice," he said. Minister of State, Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal said one should learn from CM Yogi Adityanath how to complete projects quickly. He also praised the CM for the success of Maha Kumbh and said his work was appreciated all over the world. Supreme Court's Justice Vikram Nath said, "Lawyers used to face a lot of problems due to the limited number of chambers and the new building will provide AC chambers to lawyers where they can meet their clients and do their work." He further shared, "I was a member of the building committee of Allahabad HC and we were facing parking and chambers problems. Therefore, we decided to do something and this idea came up that by demolishing 12 official judges bunglow which was adjacent to High Court, we will get enough land to build chambers and parking for lawyers. So I am personally very happy with the completion of this project." Other apex court judges who attended the event included Justice Surya Kant, Justice JK Maheshwari, Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice Manoj Mishra. The advocate general of UP Ajay Kumar Misra and president of high court bar association (HCBA) president Anil Tiwari were also present. Chairman of the building project committee, Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, who is a senior high court judge, proposed a vote of thanks. BOX 'Allahabad HC name inscribed in golden letters' CJI BR Gavai described the Allahabad high court as a historic institution whose name is inscribed in "golden letters" in the judicial spectrum. "It is my good fortune that my first programme as CJI is at the Allahabad HC. I have a long-standing and close relationship with Prayagraj. When I joined the Supreme Court in 2019, I formed deep personal bonds with Justices Vineet Saran, Krishna Murari, and later, Vikram Nath," he said. He lauded the rich legacy of the city and the High Court, saying, "Allahabad is spoken of with immense respect. It has given the country stalwarts like Motilal Nehru and Jawaharlal Nehru, and literary legends such as Mahadevi Verma, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala', and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan. The nation also salutes the contribution of freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad, whose legacy lives on. " BOX 'I thank CM for commitment to judiciary, public' Praising the new infrastructure at Allahabad HC, Justice Gavai said, "The advocate chambers and multi-level parking facility are outstanding. As far as I know, no court in the world has a facility of this scale and quality. I thank Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his commitment not only to judges and lawyers but also to the common citizen."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Aligarh Urdu inst distributingdegrees illegally, says Alld HC
Prayagraj: Stating that the minority educational institution Jamia Urdu Aligarh is distributing degrees without proper classes, the Allahabad high court has said that such degree holders have no right to be appointed as assistant teachers (Urdu) in primary schools run by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB), reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. The petitioners pleaded that they had obtained degrees in Adeeb-e-Kamil programme from Jamia Urdu and were eligible to be appointed as assistant teachers (Urdu). All the petitioners had appeared in UP Teachers Eligibility Test - 2013 and cleared the same. The petitioners alleged that they had qualified on the merit list based on the test results, with some already receiving postings while others were still waiting. Meanwhile, an inquiry was initiated into the petitioners' completion of the Adeeb-e-Kamil course in less than a year, despite the course's standard duration being one year. Additionally, it was discovered that some individuals managed to obtain degrees in the same year they appeared for their intermediate exams. Consequently, appointments of the petitioners who were already granted postings were cancelled. The petitioners approached the high court, arguing that Jamia Urdu was a recognised institute and the speculation that there were no teachers and classrooms was baseless. Reliance was placed on Sartaj Ahmed and Ors. Vs. State of U.P. and Ors (2018) case, where the Allahabad HC had held that those who studied Moallim-E-Urdu from Jamia Urdu on or before Aug 11, 1997, were entitled to be consideration for appointment on the posts of assistant teacher (Urdu) in primary schools run by UPBEB in pursuance of a govt order (GO) dated Jan 5, 2016. It was further argued that there was a violation of principles of natural justice and that there was no bar on pursuing two courses together. The respondents' counsel countered that Jamia Urdu lacked recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC). It was alleged that the institute didn't conduct regular classes, and the petitioners had obtained degrees through fraudulent means. Dismissing the writ petition filed by Azahar Ali and others, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed: "The petitioner passed intermediate exam in 1995 and a certificate was issued on July 26, 1995. According to the petitioner's case, he got admission in Jamia Urdu to pursue Adeeb-e-Kamil in July 1995. Its exam was conducted in Nov 1995, i.e. within five months and result was declared in July, 1996. A certificate placed on record clearly shows that the petitioner cleared the Moallim-e-Urdu examination held in Feb 1997. " The court held that petitioner had passed two examinations, intermediate and Adeeb-e-Kamil, in a short period of five months, which was not proper. The court, in its judgment dated May 17, held that Jamia Urdu was distributing degrees illegally. Therefore, the petitioner was held to be ineligible for the post of the assistant teacher (Urdu). Prayagraj: Stating that the minority educational institution Jamia Urdu Aligarh is distributing degrees without proper classes, the Allahabad high court has said that such degree holders have no right to be appointed as assistant teachers (Urdu) in primary schools run by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB), reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. The petitioners pleaded that they had obtained degrees in Adeeb-e-Kamil programme from Jamia Urdu and were eligible to be appointed as assistant teachers (Urdu). All the petitioners had appeared in UP Teachers Eligibility Test - 2013 and cleared the same. The petitioners alleged that they had qualified on the merit list based on the test results, with some already receiving postings while others were still waiting. Meanwhile, an inquiry was initiated into the petitioners' completion of the Adeeb-e-Kamil course in less than a year, despite the course's standard duration being one year. Additionally, it was discovered that some individuals managed to obtain degrees in the same year they appeared for their intermediate exams. Consequently, appointments of the petitioners who were already granted postings were cancelled. The petitioners approached the high court, arguing that Jamia Urdu was a recognised institute and the speculation that there were no teachers and classrooms was baseless. Reliance was placed on Sartaj Ahmed and Ors. Vs. State of U.P. and Ors (2018) case, where the Allahabad HC had held that those who studied Moallim-E-Urdu from Jamia Urdu on or before Aug 11, 1997, were entitled to be consideration for appointment on the posts of assistant teacher (Urdu) in primary schools run by UPBEB in pursuance of a govt order (GO) dated Jan 5, 2016. It was further argued that there was a violation of principles of natural justice and that there was no bar on pursuing two courses together. The respondents' counsel countered that Jamia Urdu lacked recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC). It was alleged that the institute didn't conduct regular classes, and the petitioners had obtained degrees through fraudulent means. Dismissing the writ petition filed by Azahar Ali and others, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed: "The petitioner passed intermediate exam in 1995 and a certificate was issued on July 26, 1995. According to the petitioner's case, he got admission in Jamia Urdu to pursue Adeeb-e-Kamil in July 1995. Its exam was conducted in Nov 1995, i.e. within five months and result was declared in July, 1996. A certificate placed on record clearly shows that the petitioner cleared the Moallim-e-Urdu examination held in Feb 1997. " The court held that petitioner had passed two examinations, intermediate and Adeeb-e-Kamil, in a short period of five months, which was not proper. The court, in its judgment dated May 17, held that Jamia Urdu was distributing degrees illegally. Therefore, the petitioner was held to be ineligible for the post of the assistant teacher (Urdu).
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Petroleum-like substance flows from hand pumps in Jalaun village
Kanpur: In a startling development in Jalaun district, residents discovered petroleum-like substances flowing from their domestic hand pumps instead of potable water. The incident caused alarm amongst villagers when they noticed the water appearing dark and frothy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Upon testing, the liquid proved to be flammable, confirming the residents' concerns. The incident occurred in Ambergarh village, situated near the Bundelkhand Expressway. Local residents reported detecting a strong petroleum-like smell from their taps over several days. The water displayed unusual characteristics, including foam formation and an oily surface film. Several residents demonstrated that the liquid was combustible, substantiating the presence of petroleum compounds. The villagers informed the district officials stating that the water supply, implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission, became contaminated, raising serious health concerns. They requested immediate government intervention for making alternative drinking water arrangements and conducting medical examinations for affected residents. The district authorities initiated an investigation. District magistrate Rajesh Kumar Pandey said that various departments, including district supply, excise, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Rural, fire services, and groundwater specialists, were directed to conduct thorough inspections alongside police personnel to implement necessary measures. A district official said that initial assessments suggest possible contamination of the groundwater aquifer, potentially from nearby fuel storage facilities or underground pipelines. Environmental experts collected samples from multiple hand pumps across the village for laboratory analysis. The district health department has set up a temporary medical camp to monitor residents' health and address any immediate concerns related to exposure to contaminated water. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Rural deployed water tankers to ensure a continuous supply of safe drinking water to the affected households. The officials sealed several hand pumps displaying contamination and marked them as unsafe for use. Local authorities began mapping underground utilities and conducting soil testing in the vicinity of the Bundelkhand Expressway to identify possible sources of contamination.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Allahabad HC clears way for Sambhal mosque survey: Here's what court said in its verdict
PRAYAGRAJ: Allahabad high court dismissed on Monday the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid committee's petition challenging a Nov 19, 2024 trial court order directing an advocate commissioner to survey the structure, the subject of a suit claiming that the mosque was built in 1526 after demolishing a temple, reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. While upholding the trial court's survey order, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal vacated the interim stay on the Hindu plaintiffs ' suit. The mosque committee had asked for the suit to be dismissed on the ground that the Hindu side's claim to the site was prima facie barred under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The legislation prohibits conversion of any place of worship and mandates maintaining the religious character of any such site that existed on Aug 15, 1947. HC: Plaintiffs only seeking right to access to Sambhal site This is not a case where any conversion of place of worship is taking place or the religious character is being changed. The plaintiffs have only sought right to access to a protected monument, declared in 1920 under Section 18 of Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, the 45-page judgment states. In its petition, the mosque committee contended that the civil judge (junior division) ordered the survey "hastily" and "without issuing notice". Based on the Nov 19 directive, a survey was conducted that very day and another one on Nov 24. Later that month, SC stayed proceedings in the trial court until the mosque committee's petition against the survey order was heard by an HC bench. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said in its submission to the bench that the mosque had been designated as a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. This effectively means that its status is governed by preservation laws rather than religious classification. ASI also mentioned that nowhere in official records was the mosque described as a religious place. The Hindu plaintiffs contend that the disputed Sambhal mosque stands at what used to be site of an ancient Harihar temple dedicated to Kalki, last avatar of Vishnu. The suit claims in 1526, on orders of Mughal emperor Babar, the temple was partially demolished and a mosque built over it.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Allahabad high court upholds trial court order, backs Sambhal mosque survey
PRAYAGRAJ: Allahabad high court dismissed on Monday the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid committee's petition challenging a Nov 19, 2024 trial court order directing an advocate commissioner to survey the structure, the subject of a suit claiming that the mosque was built in 1526 after demolishing a temple, reports Rajesh Kumar Pandey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While upholding the trial court's survey order, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal vacated the interim stay on the Hindu plaintiffs ' suit. The mosque committee had asked for the suit to be dismissed on the ground that the Hindu side's claim to the site was prima facie barred under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The legislation prohibits conversion of any place of worship and mandates maintaining the religious character of any such site that existed on Aug 15, 1947. HC: Plaintiffs only seeking right to access to Sambhal site This is not a case where any conversion of place of worship is taking place or the religious character is being changed. The plaintiffs have only sought right to access to a protected monument, declared in 1920 under Section 18 of Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, the 45-page judgment states. In its petition, the mosque committee contended that the civil judge (junior division) ordered the survey "hastily" and "without issuing notice". Based on the Nov 19 directive, a survey was conducted that very day and another one on Nov 24. Later that month, SC stayed proceedings in the trial court until the mosque committee's petition against the survey order was heard by an HC bench. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said in its submission to the bench that the mosque had been designated as a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act , 1958. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This effectively means that its status is governed by preservation laws rather than religious classification. ASI also mentioned that nowhere in official records was the mosque described as a religious place. The Hindu plaintiffs contend that the disputed Sambhal mosque stands at what used to be site of an ancient Harihar temple dedicated to Kalki, last avatar of Vishnu. The suit claims in 1526, on orders of Mughal emperor Babar, the temple was partially demolished and a mosque built over it.
