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The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court that unsafe and dilapidated portions of 7,630 schools across the state have been demolished between April 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025 . This action, aimed at improving student safety, follows strict adherence to the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Avinash Mehrotra vs. Union of India and Others , which emphasized school safety infrastructure. Compliance with Supreme Court Guidelines The demolition drive targeted government primary, junior high, and composite schools identified as structurally unsafe. According to the state government’s affidavit, a statewide safety inspection is ongoing to ensure compliance with Supreme Court mandates. Additional Advocate General ( AAG ) K.P. Tripathi , appearing before the division bench of Justice Alok Mathur and Justice Brij Raj Singh , informed the court that the tender process for further safety inspections is already underway and is expected to con...

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC's Striking Down of Madrasa Education Act The Supreme Court of India has intervened in a significant legal matter concerning the 'UP Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004', staying the judgement of the Allahabad High Court that had previously struck down the act. According to the petitioner's lawyer, Pradeep Kumar Yadav, the apex court deemed the High Court's order as unconstitutional and contradictory to secularism and fundamental rights. Legal Implications and Key Points of the Supreme Court Order Pradeep Kumar Yadav, representing the petitioner, highlighted crucial aspects of the Supreme Court's decision. Firstly, the apex court refuted the Allahabad High Court's assertion that 'secular' education was lacking in Madrasas. Secondly, it rejected the High Court's claim of unconstitutionality regarding the Madrasa Education Act. Moreover, the Supreme Court emphasized the provision of the right to education, particular...

Mukhtar Ansari, Notorious Gangster-turned-Politician, Dies of Cardiac Arrest in Hospital Introduction: Mukhtar Ansari, a prominent figure in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape, passed away at Banda Medical College Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. Ansari, known for his criminal background and subsequent foray into politics, was a controversial figure, with a string of legal cases trailing him. Medical Emergency and Demise: Ansari was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a cardiac arrest on Thursday night. Despite the efforts of a team of nine doctors, he succumbed to his condition. The news of his demise elicited condolences from political figures, including the Samajwadi Party, while also prompting questions regarding the circumstances surrounding his death. Political Response and Controversies: The news of Ansari's death sparked reactions from various political quarters, with Congress leader Surendra Rajput questioning the circumstances of his demise and callin...