Uttar Pradesh

The petitioners have basically challenged the rules modified by the state government for appointment to the post of head constable driver. According to the 2015 Rules, it shall be filled up by selection from among Head Constable Drivers and Constable Drivers.

The petitioners also submitted that this ordinance can become a potent tool in the hands of bad elements of the society

According to the National Crime Record Bureau’s Crime in India 2019 report, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of crimes against women.

The accused was charged for offenses under Sections 124A, 501, 504, 505(1)(B), and 506 Indian Penal Code and 67 Information Technology Act.

The Sessions Court in Gautam Buddha Nagar recently denied bail to a South Korean woman and 3 other UP residents in a case registered under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance 2020

Tandav, the Amazon Prime series, stars Saif Ali Khan and is said to be a political thriller, an Indian attempt at something like House of Cards. The controversy is situated on claims that some dialogues in the series mocks Hinduism. The makers have claimed that they have deleted the offensive remarks.

The Petitioner said there are less than 600 voters in the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board. In this type of situation, elections should be held following proper physical distancing norms.

The Social Welfare Department took action against 4 ITIs by issuing show-cause notices which were challenged in a petition.

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice in a Public Interest Litigation to several social media organizations and media houses for the alleged disclosure of the identity of the victim of Hathras rape case.

The Allahabad High Court will hear on January 15 the pleas challenging the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020.