Allahabad High Court
HC gives split verdict in 2016 case of killing of NIA officer, wife in Bijnor
As they were driving their car, two bike-borne assailants -- Raiyyan and Munir -- overtook their car and allegedly fired...
Relief for MLA Raja Bhaiya's estranged wife in defamation case, HC stays proceedings
The case relates to an FIR lodged by Sadhvi Singh at Hazratganj police station on September 4, 2023, alleging defamation...
Allahabad HC sets aside maintenance order in favour of earning wife, says she didn't tell truth
"A perusal of the impugned judgment indicates that in the affidavit filed before the trial court, the opposite party her...
HC expresses displeasure over lack of compliance of order on liquor shop near Lucknow hospital
"We are surprised to see that the authorities are not acting on the orders passed by this court and are required to be h...
Allahabad HC gives relief to some licence holders of cough syrup having codeine substance
The counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner argued that the case could not have proceeded under the Narcotic Drugs...
Allahabad HC dismisses plea of man accused of making post against Nabi Paigambar
"In the instant case, no sufficient grounds have been made out to invoke the extraordinary jurisdiction of this court un...
Allahabad HC to hear Krishna Janmabhoomi, Shahi Idgah mosque dispute on Jan 30
Earlier, the court had observed, "The record is voluminous. The parties to the suit may file the objections in all the p...
Allahabad High Court Halts Unauthorized Demolition of Residential Structures in Bareilly
Court Grants Petitioners an Opportunity to Seek Regularization, Orders Status Quo Until Application Disposal...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Against Advocate Despite Acquittal in Disciplinary Case
Court emphasizes distinct objectives and standards of proof in disciplinary and criminal proceedings, dismisses plea to ...
Allahabad HC criticises state for denying ex gratia compensation to orphan
The court observed that the state authorities denied relief, citing "lack of proof" of the death, even though the Centre...
Rights under SC-ST Act shouldn't be misused and abused: HC
She alleged that while Khan closed the door from outside, Ilahi raped her. She said she remained silent as Ilahi had ass...
Allahabad HC asks UP DGP to issue necessary directions in Prevention of Corruption Act cases
Gautam was apprehended red-handed by the trap team and the bribe money was recovered from his possession. About Rs 21.50...
Laws in place to check incidents of insult to Hindu deities, religious books: Allahabad HC
The petitioner's counsel, Ranjana Agnihotri, had argued that incidents of disrespect to Hindu deities and religious text...
Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea seeking ASI survey of Gyanvapi's wazukhana
The petition has been filed challenging an order of a Varanasi judge passed on October 21, 2023 which refused to direct ...
Research institutes engaged solely in academic and scientific activities, devoid of commercial character, not an 'industry'
Allahabad High Court Rules Research Institutes Not 'Industries' Under Industrial Disputes Act. CIMAP, a CSIR Constituent...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Summoning of Applicant for Forgery in Maintenance Proceedings
Court Dismisses Application to Quash Summoning Order, Citing Prima Facie Case for Using Forged Bank Documents...
Allahabad HC seeks basic education director's explanation over teacher's dismissal a year after his death
"In so far as the present case is concerned, it is clear from perusal of record that late Mukul Saxena died due to Covid...
HC dismisses PIL seeking construction stop at Prayagraj temple
The Ram Janki temple located at Sadar Bazar of Shankargarh is around 200 years old and as per revenue records, is on the...
HC dismisses former MP's plea challenging acquittal of accused in Gangsters Act case
"The duty to adopt preventive measures falls exclusively within the ambit of 'Act of the State', and such actions must b...
Allahabad HC seeks details of support systems for PwDs in high court premises
The court said, "This court has noticed that the petitioner No 2 is a person with disability and suffers from locomotor ...
Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of singer Neha Singh Rathore
The court also noted that even the Supreme Court had not granted her any protection, limiting its relief to allowing her...
Allahabad HC acquits 68-year-old convict in 1985 murder case
Allowing the criminal appeal filed by one Onkar, the bench set aside the judgment and order dated December 2, 1987 passe...
Allahabad HC quashes order passed by SP downgrading pay scale of UP Police's intelligence officer
Petitioner's counsel Dinesh Rai submitted before the court that the order downgrading the pay scale was passed in violat...
Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore
Court emphasizes procedural compliance and non-cooperation in investigation as key reasons for rejection....
Allahabad High Court Questions Legality of Proceedings Against Deceased Employee
Court Orders Explanation for Posthumous Service Dismissal and Pension Stoppage...
HC asks UP police to deal strictly with officers who delay furnishing information to court in bail cases
The HC directed the state director general of police to issue a circular to all district police chiefs that in case any ...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Appeal in Gangster Act Case, Upholds State's Exclusive Right to Prosecute
Court rules that individual informants cannot be considered victims in cases under the U.P. Gangster and Anti-Social Act...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Protection of Religious Sentiments
Court Directs Petitioners to Approach Government for Redressal of Grievances ...
Allahabad High Court Criticizes State for Unwarranted Polygraph Demand and False Affidavit
Court Orders Re-recording of Victim's Statement in BNSS Case, Questions State's Challenge and Conduct...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Unilateral Pay Refixation Order
Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice, Orders Fresh Hearing for Petitioner...
No immunity should be accorded to retired govt employees in corruption cases: Allahabad HC
The counsel also submitted that once the petitioner retired in June, there was no employer-employee relationship between...
Charge-sheet by police for non-cognizable offences must be treated as a "complaint"
Court directs fresh consideration treating charge-sheet as a complaint for non-cognizable offences...
Allahabad HC revives 37-year-old issue involving SP threatening to 'drag' judge to police station
The court said that the conduct of the SP could not be ignored simply due to the passage of time...
Allahabad HC seeks details of criminal cases pending against advocates in UP
The bench was hearing a criminal petition filed by one Mohammad Kafeel, an advocate from Etawah, who moved the high cour...
Retention of SC status after conversion amounts to 'fraud' on Constitution: Allahabad HC
The court directed the Principal Secretary (Minorities Welfare Department) to take appropriate action to ensure that the...
Allahabad High Court Dismisses FIR Quashing Petition, Upholds Legal Protocols
Court Rules Against Quashing FIR Without Chargesheet and Cognizance Order, Citing Supreme Court Precedent...