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Hindu marriage is not valid without 'saat pheras', says Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court quashed the proceedings of a case where a man alleged that his estranged wife had solemnized second marriage without divorcing him

'Everyone has constitutional right to undergo sex change in gender dysphoria cases': UP HC to DGP on woman cop's plea

Failing to recognize this right may contribute to the persistence of gender identity disorder syndrome, which can lead to severe distress including anxiety, depression, and negative self-perception

Allahabad HC likely to pronounce verdict on Gyanvapi mosque survey today

On July 21, a Varanasi court directed the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque that included excavations if necessary. The survey was ordered to determine whether the mosque was built on the ruins of a temple or not

'Gyanvapi, a mosque? What's a 'Trishul' doing inside it?' UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, 'There will be a dispute, if we call Gyanvapi a mosque'

'Strong doubts': Allahabad HC stays ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque till Thursday

The Allahabad High Court passed the order while hearing the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee's challenge to the Varanasi District Judge's 21 July ASI Survey order of the Gyanvapi Mosque

Judges must not use protocol facilities in way that leads to criticism of judiciary: CJI Chandrachud

In a letter to the Chief Justices of all the high courts, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that judges should not utilise protocol facilities in a way that annoys others or attracts negative attention to the judiciary

Kundali at Court: What is 'Manglik', the Hindu superstition cited in Allahabad rape case?

The Supreme Court stayed an unusual order of the Allahabad HC asking Lucknow University's astrology department head to decide if a woman, an alleged rape victim, is 'manglik'. A person born under the influence of Mars is said to have 'mangal dosha', which Hindus believe brings ill luck

Allahabad High Court dismisses Gyanvapi mosque committee's plea challenging Varanasi court order

The High Court dismissed a civil revision plea moved by AIMC that has challenged a Varanasi Court order dismissing its objection to the maintainability of Hindu Worshippers' suit seeking permission to regularly worship Shringar Gauri and other deities inside the Gyanvapi Mosque compound

Petition in Varanasi court seeks ASI survey of entire Gyanvapi complex

The court has also given time till May 19 to the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee to file objections to the fresh petition filed by the Hindu side. A copy of the application was also given to the Masjid Committee

Allahabad HC official suspended after image wearing payment scan code goes viral

In the viral photo, some lawyers were also seen scanning the QR code and paying the court employee. The matter escalated after Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal saw the viral image and ordered suspension of the said employee