Allahabad High Court urges UP government to aid children with disabilities

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Earmark 5% grants for persons with disabilities, judge tells officers

Senior Civil Judge and Member-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority Mariyappa has advised officers to earmark 5% of grants in their respective departments for persons with disabilities and ensure that they are given the the necessary facilities. The workshop was jointly organised by the district administration, the Zilla Panchayat, the DLSA, the District Disabilities and Senior Citizens Empowerment Department …

Disabilities Dlsa Zilla Panchayat

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'Policy Matter': Delhi High Court Refuses To Order 'Rehabilitation Package' For Pakistan Migrants Under CAA

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass directions to the Central Government on a petition seeking “comprehensive rehabilitation package” for Pakistan migrants who have obtained citizenship under the Citizenship Act. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that rehabilitation package was purely a matter of policy of the Government. The …

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Sambhal mosque case: Allahabad High Court seeks response from government and ASI

The Hindu

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Central and State governments, the Archaeological Survey of India and local authorities on a plea moved by the Shahi Jama Masjid committee in Sambhal challenging a trial court’s order. A Bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal also ordered a stay on the proceedings in the case by the trial …

Court Survey Sambhal Mosque

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Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Live Law

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1 – 2024 LiveLaw 390: UP Victim Compensation Scheme 2014 | Eligibility/ Quantum Of Compensation For Rape Victims To Be Decided By DLSA, Not Court: Allahabad HC Case Title: Ramesh Alias Mehandi Hasan vs. State Of U.P. The bench comprising of Justice Alok Mathur held, “Considering the aforesaid judgments and also nature of the work involved in …

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Allahabad High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Live Law

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1 – 2024 LiveLaw 390: UP Victim Compensation Scheme 2014 | Eligibility/ Quantum Of Compensation For Rape Victims To Be Decided By DLSA, Not Court: Allahabad HC Case Title: Ramesh Alias Mehandi Hasan vs. State Of U.P. The bench comprising of Justice Alok Mathur held, “Considering the aforesaid judgments and also nature of the work involved in …

India Justice Supreme Court High Court Court Uttar Pradesh Compassionate Appointment

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Non-Implementation Of PM-ABHIM Scheme In Delhi Unjustified: High Court Orders Signing Of MoU By January 05

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has recently ordered signing of an MoU between Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government by January 05, 2025, for implementing PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission scheme in the national capital. A division bench comprising of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora noted that the scheme would …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court

Hindustan Times

Taking serious note of disobedience of a court order, the Allahabad high court held Rajnish Chandra, special secretary, department of social welfare, UP, guilty of contempt of court and had sentenced him to detention in the court till the rising of court. The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj Besides, the court in its order dated December 20 imposed a fine …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bombay High Court Asks Maha Govt To Send Hindu Boy And Muslim Girl To Newly Notified 'Safe Homes' For Interfaith & Intercaste Couples

Live Law

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the Maharashtra government to make arrangements for sending a Hindu boy and Muslim girl to the State's newly notified 'Safe Homes' meant for 'interfaith' couples, for their protection. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan was seized with a petition filed by a 23-year-old Hindu boy, who was in a …

Maharashtra Safe Hindu State Muslim Bench Petition

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Allahabad High Court gives relief to 3 boys expelled for bringing non-veg tiffin in school

Hindustan Times

The Allahabad High Court has come to the aid of three minor children, who were expelled from a school for allegedly bringing non-vegetarian food in their tiffin, and asked the district magistrate to ensure they are admitted to another school within two weeks. In its order on December 17, the court directed that the case will be heard afresh on …

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Rajasthan High Court Allows Couple To Cure Defects In Application For 'Inter-Caste Marriage Help Scheme' With Almost 7 Yrs Delay

Live Law

The bench of Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand at the Rajasthan High Court granted relief to an inter-caste married couple whose claim under the Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter-Caste Marriage Help Scheme was rejected for not curing the defect in the application within a period of one month. The petitioners were an inter-caste couple who submitted their application under the Scheme …

Couple Court Application Scheme One Month Petitioners

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Allahabad High Court Comes To Aid Of 7 Y/O Boy Expelled From Pvt School For 'Bringing' Non-Veg Food In Tiffin Box

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday came to the rescue of a 7-year-old Muslim boy who was expelled from a private school in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha for allegedly bringing non-vegetarian food in his tiffin box. #AllahabadHighCourt comes to the rescue of a 7-year-old Muslim boy and his siblings, expelled from a private school in Sept 2024 by the Principal after …

School Boy Principal Petitioners Tiffin Box

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Petitioner urges court to implement programme supporting unplanned pregnancy

India Today

A petitioner in the Bombay High Court suggested that two programmes providing support to women dealing with unintended pregnancies should be implemented across Maharashtra. Advocate Meenaz Kakalia, appearing for one of the petitioners, said that there are two programmes operating in hospitals run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation that offer support to women that find themselves in situations where they …

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Lack of support for Send children is ‘timebomb’ for public services, MPs told

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She also said 200,000 children in the UK are waiting for a diagnosis: “That …

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'Casual Approach': Supreme Court Summons Director General Of Health Services In Plea Of Disabled Candidate For MBBS Admission

Live Law

The Supreme Court today has sought the personal presence of the Director General, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India tomorrow at 10:30 am in Court. This observation came after the Court found that the approach of the Respondents, in this case, was "casual" in a case related to the medical admission of …

India Medical Disability Court Health Services Medical Education Obc

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47% of disabled children likely to miss primary edu: UNICEF report

Hindustan Times

[email protected] UNICEF UP conducts workshop on inclusivity of disabled children in society. One in ten children globally lives with a disability, and 47% of them are less likely to access primary education due to limited opportunities or discrimination, according to a recent UNICEF study. Amit Mehrotra, program manager at UNICEF UP, said, “Globally, 240 million children with disabilities face significant …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt Vows All Support to Disabled Community

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The World Disability Day was celebrated on Tuesday — December 3 — to raise awareness about the challenges of the community as well as promote inclusivity among society. The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People celebrated 25 years of Helen Keller Awards, honouring 17 exceptional individuals and organisations from across India who have championed the inclusion …

Disabilities Persons

1 month, 1 week ago

Visakhapatnam Hosts Seminars and Exhibitions on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Deccan Chronicle

The Visakhapatnam city hosted a series of seminars, workshops and events in honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, focusing on the rights and empowerment of persons with disabilities. “We must work together to ensure that differently-abled people are given the support they need to thrive,” he said.The collector further outlined several initiatives aimed at improving the lives …

Disabilities Visakhapatnam

1 month, 1 week ago

Frontline nutrition workers foster disability inclusion

The Hindu

December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In 2023, the Ministry of Women and Child Development introduced the ‘Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children’, a national guideline for frontline community nutrition workers in India regarding disability inclusion. The Protocol for Divyang Children equips them with comprehensive instructions for the early identification of disabilities, monitoring developmental milestones using the POSHAN …

Child Development Children Development Disability Inclusion Haryana Workers

1 month, 1 week ago

Parents struggle as differently-abled children denied admission in schools

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Ahead of International Disability Day on December 3, many parents complained that their children are not receiving proper education as differently-abled students are being denied admission to educational institutes. I have been trying to get my child admitted to a school so that he could get the benefit of a proper learning atmosphere," Patle said. The school said …

School Child Dmd

1 month, 1 week ago

'Supreme Court Opened Doors Of Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities' : Prof Amita Dhanda | Interview

Live Law

In a significant ruling boosting disability rights, the Supreme Court on 8th November directed the Central Government to frame mandatory rules as required under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 for ensuring that public places and services accessible to persons with disabilities. The Court further held that Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Directs Department Of Empowerment Of PwD Not To Reject Scholarship Plea Of 75% Visually Impaired Law Student

Live Law

In an interim order passed on Friday the Kerala High Court directed the Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities not to reject a scholarship application of a 75 percent visually impaired first-year law student on account of non submission of Unique Disability ID details. Justice V G Arun directed the Central Government Counsel to get instructions in the matter …

Empowerment Scholarship Student Disabilities Department Petitioner Udid

1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea By BJP MPs Seeking Implementation Of Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY Scheme

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a PIL filed by seven BJP MPs from the national capital seeking implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme here.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora sought response of the Delhi Government, Delhi LG and the Union Government. The Delhi High Court …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Adversarial Litigation In Service Matters At Instance Of A Stranger/ Busy Body Not Permitted: Allahabad HC Imposes ₹20K Cost

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that as per the law laid down by the Constitutional Courts, there is no permission for the initiation of adversarial litigation in service matters at the instance of a stranger or a busybody. 4 and is a busybody who simply wants to harass him, the Court termed the writ petition an abuse of the …

Court Petition Petitioner Service Matters

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Reservation For Persons With Disabilities: Gujarat High Court Says State Will Endeavour To Notify Vacancies Within 1-Year Period

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court on Friday said that all endeavours shall be made by the concerned State government departments to notify the vacancies to the recruiting agencies within the time period provided in its Circular in compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act which mandates a 4% reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities. The court further said that …

Court Vacancies Process State Circular

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Comes To Aid Of Visually Impaired Candidate Who Couldn't Fill AIBE Form Due To Error In LLB Results

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court last week came to the aid of a visually impaired candidate who could not apply for the All-India Bar Examination -XIX in time, admittedly due to an error in his 5th-semester examination result caused by his University. Though the University rectified the error and declared the candidate passed, the petitioner, due to the said error, could …

Court Error Petitioner Bci Llb Results

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mere Appointment In Central Govt Services Doesn't Entitle Employment In State Services: Allahabad High Court

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has held that merely because an employee in a part of the Central Government services will not entitle him to appointment in Provincial Services. The State Government cannot be saddled with the liability to mechanically and slavishly follow the decision taken by the Central Government or the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.” Factual Background In 2017, petitioner's sister-in-law …

Court Criminal Case State Held Rai Appointment

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ensure no child remains out of school: Payal MLA, ADC to officials

Hindustan Times

Payal MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura and additional deputy commissioner Dr Harjinder Singh Bedi conducted a review of the district education development committee on Friday. They emphasised the importance of ensuring access to quality education for every child in the district and directed the education department to ensure that no student is left without school access. Payal MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura …

Education School Giaspura Payal Mla

1 month, 2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks

India TV News

Gyanvapi case: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Muslim side on the petition demanding an Archaeological Survey of India survey of the alleged Shivling in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After hearing this, the apex court has issued a notice to the Muslim side and sought a reply within two weeks. A bench …

Supreme Court High Court Court Case Hindu Muslim Petition

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Infrastructure Of District Courts In Punjab & Haryana Not Disabled Friendly, High Court Asks Building Committees To Take Action

Live Law

From an affidavit filed by the governments of Punjab and Haryana, the High Court has found that the infrastructure in district courts and sub-district courts in the states are not disabled friendly.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Alok Jain observed that, "The charts filed by the State of Punjab as well as State of Haryana reveal that there are several …

High Court Court Haryana Courts State High Punjab

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inclusion in education: Why India needs public-private partnerships

India Today

Education inclusion goes beyond bringing together kids from different backgrounds in classrooms.It's about building a system that ensures all children have equitable access to quality education and can succeed regardless of their abilities or circumstances like economic status or special needs. Although the NEP and RPWD guidelines offer a structure in place to support education systems nationwide and ensure consistency …

Education India Students Nep Private Rpwd Inclusive Classrooms

1 month, 3 weeks ago

AP HC directs AP government to protect girls in welfare hostels

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed Andhra Pradesh government to formulate guidelines to protect girls staying in welfare hostels of the state. A single judge bench of justice N. Harinath issued the directive while hearing a petition filed by K. Sankaraiah, who worked at the AP Social Welfare Residential School in Gutti. He pointed out that if staff members …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Govt schools in UP’s Gautam Budh Nagar in dismal condition, NHRC directs district magistrate to take action

Hindustan Times

The National Human Rights Commission has directed the District Magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar to take appropriate action on a complaint about the poor condition of government-run schools in the district, alleging violation of students' right to education. The complainant pointed out that hundreds of students in government schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, are being deprived of …

Education Children Uttar Pradesh Schools Right Noida Complainant

1 month, 4 weeks ago

UP Higher Judicial Services 2023 Preliminary Exam postponed, originally scheduled for December 8

India TV News

The Uttar Pradesh High Judicial Services Preliminary Examination 2023, which was originally scheduled to be held on December 8, has been postponed. The Allahabad High Court had opened applications for 83 posts of District Judges between March 15 and May 15, 2024. In recent days, thousands of candidates have been demanding withdrawal of normalisation process introduced for UPPSC Pre 2024 …

Higher Judicial Protests Outside

1 month, 4 weeks ago

SC issues mandatory guidelines for airports dealing with wheelchair users

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Tuesday laid down guidelines for airports across the country on how to deal with wheelchair-bound passengers, laying emphasis on training airport staff to be compassionate towards the needs of such people, who may either have disabilities or be the elderly needing assistance. Stressing on sensitising the staff as the need of the hour, the bench, also …

Training Airport Disabilities Singh Centre Staff Wheelchair

2 months ago

Minor Children's Difficulty In Adapting To New Academic Environments Insufficient Grounds To Void Transfer Order:Delhi High Court

Live Law

Delhi High Court: Justice Girish Kathpalia dismissed the writ petition filed by Ravinder Mandal and found no grounds for malafide intent behind the issuance of his transfer order. The High Court concluded that the transfer was a legitimate administrative action aligned with Mandal's contractual obligations as a transferable employee, and his non-compliance with the order constituted misconduct. Background Ravinder Mandal, …

Delhi Court Order Administrative High Dlf Mandal

2 months ago

Accessibility for disabled persons is a human and a fundamental right: SC judgment

The Hindu

The Supreme Court has confirmed that disabled persons’ right to access environments, services and opportunities is an essential human and fundamental right which has hardly been realised on the ground. In Mumbai, while newer facilities like Andheri Metro Station met accessibility standards, older buildings such as the Bombay Art Gallery did not offer even basic features like accessible restrooms for …

Accessibility Court Right Chandrachud Chief Justice Chandrachud Persons

2 months ago

Treat anganwadi workers-helpers at par with permanent civil employees: Gujarat HC to state, Centre

New Indian Express

AHMEDABAD: In a significant judgment that will benefit lakhs of anganwadi workers and helpers across the country, the Gujarat High Court has directed the state and Union governments to treat them at par with regularly selected permanent employees holding civil posts. Observing that the discrimination of AWWs and AWHs with respect to government employees "is writ large", the court of …

Court Employees Centre Par Awws Awhs

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'Provide Separate Cut-off' : Supreme Court Issues Guidelines For Recruitment Of Persons With Disabilities In District Judiciary

Live Law

In a major development, the Supreme Court issued several general directions relating to the recruitment of persons with benchmark disabilities in judicial services. The following directions were issued: - The High Courts/ PSCs, while making recruitment to judicial service, ought to provide separate qualifying marks for persons with benchmark disabilities in the Preliminary Examination. If the Rules are silent, then …

Supreme Court Court Recruitment Candidates Interview Disabilities High

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Relief to junior teachers of primary schools as Allahabad HC sets aside transfer policy

Hindustan Times

In a relief to thousands of junior teachers of primary schools in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday set aside the government's transfer policy brought in June this year to maintain the teacher-pupil ratio in these schools. The government also said that this transfer policy is necessary to maintain the teacher-student ratio under the Right to Education Act. …

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Is India's education system ready to tackle the rural teacher shortage?

India Today

India is grappling with a deepening education crisis as more than 1 lakh ninth-grade students in Delhi government schools failed their annual exams for the 2023-24 academic year. IMPORTANCE OF PERSONALISED LEARNING AND TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO Praneet Mungali, Trustee & Secretary of Sanskriti Group Schools, emphasises the importance of learning outcomes in shaping education systems. URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE IN TEACHER DISTRIBUTION Similarly, …

Education India Delhi Students Learning Rural Khan

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SC orders NMC to issue fresh norms to admit PwD students

Hindustan Times

Discrimination against persons with disabilities strikes a blow to the entire nation and the collective goal of integration and fraternity, the Supreme Court has held in a judgment that ordered the National Medical Commission to reform its admission guidelines to ensure greater inclusivity and fair treatment in medical courses. The ruling, delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice of …

India Medical Disability Court Collective Nation Bench

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Muslim bodies hail Supreme Court’s verdict on madrasas

The Hindu

Muslim bodies have welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment upholding the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act, 2004. The Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind’s education board, Syed Tanvir Ahmed, concurred, saying: “The Supreme Court judgment marks a significant step forward in upholding the educational rights of minority communities in Uttar Pradesh. The Supreme Court’s decision not only safeguards the right of …

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Supreme Court Upheld the Constitutional Validity of Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004

The Hindu

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 except for its provisions allowing the Board to award higher degrees like Kamil (under-graduate studies) and Fazil (postgraduate studies). The court found that these provisions violate the Basic Structure of the Constitution by discriminating against students based on their religion affiliation. The …

Law Religion Education Human Rights New Delhi

2 months, 1 week ago

Decoding the Labyrinth: Learning Disabilities in the Indian Classroom

The Hindu

The article highlights the complex nature of learning disabilities and the challenges faced by students with various learning differences. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention, using screening tools and evidence-based methods tailored to India's needs. The article also highlights the role of technology, cultural shift, and the involvement of stakeholders to create an inclusive education system that …

Education India Children Learning Disabilities

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Critical to the disability justice movement, the Sugamya Bharat App usage decline raises concerns

Hindustan Times

Recent data on the Sugamya Bharat App indicates a concerning decline in the volume of complaints received and its resolution rate. This app is part of the Accessible India Campaign, launched by the social justice ministry’s empowerment of persons with disabilities department in 2015. Recent RTI data shows that the Sugamya Bharat App has achieved a 75% resolution rate for …

Accessibility Complaints Campaign Buildings Disabilities App Bharat

4 months ago

Madrasas ‘unfit’ for proper education, child rights panel tells Supreme Court

The Hindu

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, the top child rights protection body in the country, has told the Supreme Court that madrasas are “unsuitable or unfit” places for children to receive “proper education”. “According to the information available the Deoband Madrasa fanned out across South Asia and has also set up seminaries, or madrassas, teaching an austere version …

Education Children Court Uttar Pradesh Islam Child Rights Child

4 months ago

Mayawati on teachers recruitment case: U.P. govt should ensure justice for reserved category

The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh government should adopt an honest stand in the teachers recruitment case and ensure no injustice is done to reserved category candidates, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Her statement comes a day after the Supreme Court stayed an Allahabad High Court order which had asked the State government to prepare a fresh …

Court Reserved Category State Mayawati Ensure Justice No Injustice

4 months ago

Engagement of govt lawyers: HC seeks better reply from state with need-based assessment

Hindustan Times

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday asked the state government counsel to file a better affidavit detailing a realistic and need-based assessment for the engagement of government advocates in the Allahabad high court and its Lucknow bench. The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court It listed the matter on September 16 for further hearing. He …

Court Lucknow Government Advocates

4 months ago

UP News: Supreme Court To Hear Teacher Recruitment Case On 9 September | ABP News

ABP News

In Uttar Pradesh, candidates for the 69,000 teacher recruitment drive have been staging protests outside the residences of BJP's OBC leaders and coalition allies for the past four days. Prior to this, the candidates had also demonstrated outside the homes of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Union Minister Anupriya Patel, Yogi government's Minister Ashish Patel, and UP BJP Chief …

Allahabad High Court urges UP government to aid children with disabilities

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