The Allahabad High Court has authorized live broadcasting of prayers at the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan during Janmashtami, aiming to improve crowd management after a stampede-like situation last year. The court has also permitted the installation of CCTV cameras and entrusted the district administration with maintaining law and order.
The Allahabad High Court expressed concern over the increasing number of religious conversions in India, warning that the majority population could become a minority if the trend continues. The court denied bail to a man accused of converting villagers to Christianity, emphasizing the importance of preventing such conversions.
An Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a NEET aspirant, Ayushi Patel, after it was discovered that she had submitted forged documents. Patel had alleged that her OMR sheet was torn and that her result was not declared, but the court found her claims to be false.
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has upheld an adult’s constitutional right to choose their marriage partner and live with anyone they choose, under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The court quashed an FIR filed against a couple who married against the wishes of the woman’s uncle, stating that an adult citizen cannot be restricted from marrying or residing with a person of their choice. The judgment also highlighted the importance of protecting citizens from honor killings and the duty of the state to preserve human life. The court held the police responsible for failing to take action against the woman’s uncle and directed them to ensure the couple’s safety.
Today, June 3, several significant legal events and a rare planetary alignment will take place. In Karnataka, the High Court continues deliberations on MLA HD Revanna’s petition. The Kozhikode Court demands the presence of Baba Ramdev over misleading advertisements, while the Allahabad High Court reviews MP Afzal Ansari’s criminal appeal. The United States sees Hunter Biden’s historic trial for federal firearms charges commence. Astronomically, a rare planetary alignment will grace the skies, offering a spectacular sight for early risers. Additionally, Maharashtra seeks public suggestions for a comprehensive school textbook overhaul, aligning with the National Education Policy.
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that Muslims cannot claim rights in a live-in relationship when they have a living spouse, as such a relationship is not permitted under Islamic tenets. The court made the observation while hearing a writ petition by a couple seeking protection from police action after the woman’s parents filed a kidnapping case against the man. The court directed that the woman be sent to her parents under security.
