Chief Justice Govind Mathur Of Allahabad High Court Will Be Remembered As A Defender Of Civil Liberties
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Justice Govind Mathur has retired as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
Originally from Rajasthan High Court, Justice Mathur was transferred to the Allahabad High Court in November 2017. He served as a Chief Justice of the High Court for a little over two years.
In this short span, Justice Mathur made his mark as a fearless defender of personal liberty and human rights. In his farewell speech delivered yesterday in a virtual function, Chief Justice Mathur said that he was inspired by the ideals of Dr BR Ambedkar, with whom he incidentally shares his birthday.
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Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Govind Mathur, who is retiring today, said in his farewell speech that a strong judiciary is needed to keep the society civilized. Friends, to have a more civilized India, it is our responsibility to strengthen judiciary , Chief Justice Mathur said during a virtual farewell function organized by the Allahabad High Court. We are a part of a reputed and respected institution. Millions of Indians are having deep faith in us. It is only the judiciary that can firmly stand for constitutional morality. It is the judiciary which protects the constitutional values. It can be most effective tool to make India the best place for every living being, being the carrier of justice , he said.
HC refuses to put off Panchayat polls in Covid surge
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Lucknow: The new building of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court. . Image Source: IANS News
Prayagraj : , April 9 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has refused to postpone UP panchayat elections due to Covid-19 surge, saying that the state has declared that protocol is to be adhered during the poll process.
Dismissing a PIL, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed, The state government, while notifying elections in Panchayat Raj institutions has already declared a protocol to be adhered during the election campaign of the elections. This court has also issued certain directions in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to corona pandemic, for the state government to follow during the entire process of elections.
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has refused to postpone UP panchayat elections due to Covid surge saying that the state has declared protocol to be adhered during the poll process.
Dismissing a PIL ‘In Re-Postponement of UP Panchayat Election 2021’ a division bench comprising Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed, “The state government, while notifying elections in Panchayat Raj Institutions has already declared a protocol to be adhered during the election campaign of the elections. This court has also issued certain directions in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to corona pandemic for the state government to follow during the entire process of elections. All necessary care as such shall be taken by the state government to prevent spread of infection during the course of Panchayat Raj elections. Hence, the PIL is dismissed.”
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court has refused to postpone UP panchayat elections due to Covid surge saying that the state has declared protocol to be adhered during the poll process.
Dismissing a PIL seeking the postponement, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed, “The state government, while notifying elections in Panchayat Raj Institutions has already declared a protocol to be adhered during the election campaign of the elections. This court has also issued certain directions in Public Interest Litigation (PIL) relating to corona pandemic for the state government to follow during the entire process of elections. All necessary care as such shall be taken by the state government to prevent spread of infection during the course of Panchayat Raj elections. Hence, the PIL is dismissed.”