Allahabad High Court Condemns Unhygienic Filing Practices and Stays Property Attachment Orders

The court criticizes the use of saliva on paper books and addresses property dispute in Bahraich, ordering a stay on impugned orders.

In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court, under the bench of Justice Shree Prakash Singh, has strongly condemned the unhygienic practice of using saliva to turn pages of paper books presented in court. During the proceedings of the case "Krishna Vati v. State of U.P.," the court observed that more than ten petitions and applications were filed with saliva stains, posing a potential health risk. The court directed Registry officials and Government Advocates to ensure that such papers are neither entertained nor accepted, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hygiene and civic sense within judicial practices.

Apart from addressing this unhygienic filing practice, the court delved into a property dispute involving the applicants, Krishna Vati and another, against the State of Uttar Pradesh and others. The dispute originated from an application under Sections 145 and 146 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, where the Sub-Divisional Magistrate had attached property claimed by the applicants. The applicants contended that the attachment was obtained by the opposite parties through concealment of material facts, disregarding their status as legitimate tenure holders.

The revisional court had previously remitted the matter back to the trial court, prompting the applicants to seek relief from the High Court. The applicants argued that the revisional court's decision ignored their legitimate ownership and was arbitrary, lacking sufficient service of summons. They requested the High Court to quash the orders dated 06.03.2025 and 20.12.2022, restore their lawful status, and recognize their peaceful possession of the property.

Acknowledging the applicants as recorded tenure holders, Justice Singh issued notices to the opposite parties and stayed the impugned orders pending further consideration. The court emphasized the need for thorough examination and fair hearing, ensuring that the applicants' grievances are adequately addressed.

This judgment not only highlights a significant procedural concern regarding unhygienic practices in court filings but also demonstrates the judiciary's commitment to upholding the principles of natural justice and protecting legitimate property rights.

Bottom Line:

Filing of paper books with saliva spots is unhygienic, disgusting, and condemnable. Court directs Registry officials and Government Advocates to ensure such practices are restrained. 

Statutory provision(s): Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Sections 145, 146, 482

Krishna Vati v. State of U.P., (Allahabad)(Lucknow) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2783938