She had also written that instead of finding terrorists and admitting its mistake, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to plunge the country into war.
After reconsidering the order, the Supreme Court clarified that it did not intend to embarrass the judge but to protect the dignity and honour of the institution. "
The High Court justified State intervention in cases of involuntary religious conversions stating that the State cannot be a silent spectator when weaker sections of the society are being targeted for religious conversion.
Justice Yashwant Varma took oath as Allahabad HC judge just weeks after sacks of partially burnt cash were found at his residence, prompting SC to order an inquiry.
This move follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which proposed Justice Singh's repatriation to his parent High Court, Allahabad, in November 2024.
The AAG, representing the UP Government, stated that Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair tried to construct a narrative via his posts without providing complete picture of the events.
The court emphasized, “Bail should not be denied in cases where prolonged detention is unwarranted, especially when the nature of the allegations does not involve heinous crimes like murder or sexual assault.”