
Allahabad High Court Reprimands Basti SP Over Deputy CM's Name in Affidavit
The Allahabad High Court has pulled up the Basti Superintendent of Police for mentioning the Deputy Chief Minister's name in an affidavit.
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The Allahabad High Court has pulled up the Basti Superintendent of Police for mentioning the Deputy Chief Minister's name in an affidavit.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the mere transportation of cows and their progeny does not constitute an offense.

The Allahabad High Court has highlighted a 'disturbing trend' of false cases being filed under Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law.

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the suspension of a headmaster who cooked a mid-day meal on a wood stove, citing a shortage of LPG.
Justice Yashwant Varma has tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu following allegations of unaccounted cash found at his official residence, leading to the lapse of an impeachment inquiry.

The Allahabad High Court has given a woman another opportunity to secure access to her 20-month-old son, stating that a mother's plea cannot be ignored.

The Allahabad High Court quashed charges against a journalist, stating that merely abusing someone does not constitute an offense under the SC/ST Act.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a landlord is the sole arbiter and is not bound to establish a reason or necessity to occupy their rented property.

The Allahabad High Court has directed an additional chief secretary in Uttar Pradesh to provide an explanation. The court's order concerns the omission of the honorific 'Hon'ble' when referring to a Union minister in a First Information Report (FIR).

The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over the "pernicious state of affairs in society" and has called for an investigation into the activities of 'honeytrap' gangs.

The Allahabad High Court imposed a Rs 20,000 fine on a lawyer for 'deception' after he called in sick but was caught by the judge.

The Allahabad High Court has imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on a society for concealing facts, stating that India's value of 'satya' (truth) was being disregarded.

The Allahabad High Court ruled against forcing a woman to pay maintenance to her parents-in-law after her husband's death, examining the moral versus legal aspects of the case.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a married man living in a live-in relationship with another woman does not constitute a crime, in response to a plea seeking protection for such a couple facing threats from the woman's family.

The Allahabad High Court has denied relief to seven individuals accused in the Kanpur anti-Sikh riots, with the court describing the events as 'like genocide'.

The Allahabad High Court has requested an explanation from a Pocso judge for failing to mention the minor rape victim’s injuries in an acquittal order.


An Allahabad High Court judge's practice of granting bail en masse in dowry death cases has drawn criticism, raising concerns about judicial oversight in such sensitive matters.

The Supreme Court has reprimanded an Allahabad High Court judge for granting bail in an unusually high number of dowry death cases, specifically 508 out of 510 such cases within a three-month period.

The Allahabad High Court has criticized the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police of Sambhal, stating they cannot restrict the number of worshippers at a mosque and should resign if they cannot enforce the rule of law.

The Allahabad High Court has stayed proceedings against Siddharth Varadarajan of The Wire in a 2021 case concerning promoting enmity.
The Supreme Court has taken the unprecedented step of transferring three petitions from the Allahabad High Court to itself, citing a six-year delay in delivering a verdict on a 1994 criminal case. This intervention, aimed at ensuring speedy justice, highlights concerns over the High Court's prolonged inaction, which has also kept the trial stayed.

An Allahabad High Court judge candidly stated 'feeling hungry, tired, physically incapacitated' as the reason for not delivering a verdict, drawing attention to the personal challenges faced by judicial officers.

The Allahabad High Court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case, granting a stay on his arrest for now.

The Allahabad High Court upheld the National Security Act (NSA) detention of three men accused of cattle slaughter during Chaitra Navratri, stating it was not an isolated offense.

The Allahabad High Court has recommended action against a civil judge following a ruling in a property dispute case.

The Speaker had constituted the committee on August 12 last year after admitting a multi-party notice for the removal of the Allahabad High Court judge, setting in motion the process of his impeachment.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under Uttar Pradesh's new conversion law, ordering police protection for 12 interfaith live-in couples and asking authorities to respect their privacy.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a parent taking a child's custody by force is not illegal unless a law is violated, noting that minors over five years old had been residing with the father.

A proposed Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at introducing quotas for women in India's parliament failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. The bill's defeat sparked strong reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition.

The Allahabad High Court fined three revenue officials Rs 11,000 each for illegally locking shops, emphasizing that there should be "no brash power."
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from the Allahabad High Court, alleging procedural unfairness by a judges' inquiry committee and questioning its handling of charges related to unaccounted burnt cash.

The Allahabad High Court has provided an explanation regarding the applicability of constitutional jurisdiction for settling property rights disputes.

The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of a convict in the murders of an NIA officer and his wife, ordering his immediate release.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband's income is not an excuse to avoid paying maintenance to his wife, issuing an order in a specific case.

The Allahabad High Court criticized the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) for an unexplained six-year delay in releasing an insurance claim to a widow, questioning the authority under which the delay occurred.

The Allahabad High Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for failing to use honorifics like 'Mr' for BJP MP Anurag Thakur in a job scam FIR, highlighting procedural concerns.

The Allahabad High Court criticized a lawyer for attaching indecent screenshots of a woman to a bail plea, deeming it a violation of privacy and an attempt to harass the victim.

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea for Covid-19 compensation, stating that the applicant failed to provide a test report or death memo to substantiate the claim.

The Allahabad High Court has stated that a mother is a child's natural guardian after the father, in a ruling related to a property sale case.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that married individuals cannot enter into a live-in relationship without first divorcing their spouses.

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the eviction of a mosque in Lucknow, ruling that the petitioners had "no title, no right" to the property.

The Allahabad High Court criticized a murder convict for absconding after being granted bail, urging authorities to 'show them the mirror'.


The Allahabad High Court has requested responses from the NDRF and SDRF regarding the drowning case of Yuvraj Mehta, questioning whether a rescue attempt could have been made.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled an attachment order for the property of Mukhtar Ansari's cousin as 'wholly arbitrary', setting it aside.

The Allahabad High Court has instructed Budaun authorities not to interfere with prayers offered in a mosque situated on private property, emphasizing the right to religious practice.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered 24/7 security for a Bareilly man who fears his property will be demolished after he was prevented from offering prayers at home, stating any harm to him or his property would be presumed state-instigated.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Central Information Commission's power to penalize officers for delays in Right to Information (RTI) replies must be reasoned and preceded by a fair inquiry.

An Allahabad High Court judge heard 30 cases in a single day, working until 7 pm before reserving a verdict, citing hunger, fatigue, and physical incapacity.

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man of the murder of his wife and children after 23 years, citing discrepancies and a 'weak' extrajudicial confession as reasons for overturning the conviction.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that WhatsApp chats can be admitted as evidence of a wife's adultery, subsequently setting aside an order for maintenance payment.

The Allahabad High Court is examining whether demolitions carried out immediately after FIRs violate constitutional principles, stressing that punishment lies exclusively with the judiciary and warning against selective demolitions without due process.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has re-constituted a three-member committee to investigate the corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, the judge of the Allahabad High Court, at whose home piles of burnt cash was found.
India's Supreme Court has overturned a controversial Allahabad High Court ruling, stating that groping a woman and untying her pyjama string constitutes an 'attempt to rape'.
The Allahabad High Court has deferred its order for a First Information Report (FIR) against Rahul Gandhi in a case concerning allegations of dual British citizenship. The court instead issued a notice, asking Gandhi to present his viewpoint on the matter.

The Allahabad High Court in India has ruled that merely perceiving a threat does not grant an individual the right to demand an arms licence.

The Allahabad High Court has restored a civil suit and mandated training for a judge, citing concerns over "perverse orders" issued by the judicial officer.

The Allahabad High Court has directed a village court presiding officer to expedite the execution of maintenance payments to a woman.

The Allahabad High Court has quashed a dowry harassment case against a man and his parents, ruling that cruelty was proven against the wife, not the husband.

The High Court has upheld a trial court order, meaning eight police officers will face murder charges in connection with the death of Agnelo Valdaris.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband's legal obligation to maintain his wife persists even after his death.

The Allahabad High Court has requested data on licensed firearms, citing concerns about creating an atmosphere of fear.

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong disapproval over a 10-year delay in filing a review plea and has summoned top Uttar Pradesh officials to address the matter.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a widow is eligible to claim maintenance from her father-in-law, stating that a husband's duty to pay maintenance to his wife does not end with his death.

The Allahabad High Court in India has affirmed the right of adults to reside wherever and with whomever they choose, providing protection to a couple facing threats from their family.

The Allahabad High Court has strongly reprimanded the police for their 'inertia' in tracing missing persons, describing the situation as the 'greatest of tragedies'.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that claiming one religion is the 'only true religion' is an insult to other beliefs in secular India and can attract charges under Section 295A of the IPC, in response to a priest's plea where he allegedly stated Christianity was the only true religion.

The Allahabad High Court has ordered a DNA test to resolve a maintenance case, asserting that both father and child have a fundamental "right to know" their biological truth.

The Allahabad High Court has advised the Uttar Pradesh government to recruit fresh law graduates who are proficient in digital technology to enhance efficiency in prosecution offices.

The Allahabad High Court has taken note of 'high-handed' police officers and instructed magistrates to order First Information Reports (FIRs) against them without fear, emphasizing judicial oversight.

The Allahabad High Court has demanded answers from the Election Commission regarding its ability to complete the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls by May 26.

The Allahabad High Court has reprimanded a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) judge for allegedly omitting crucial details from a survivor's statement, suggesting the matter was 'left to the discretion of the typist'.

The Allahabad High Court has admonished authorities in Sambhal, India, for restricting namaz on private property, stating that worshippers do not need state permission to pray.

The Allahabad High Court addressed the conflict between privacy rights and public access to information, ruling on whether individuals can view other candidates' examination marks under the RTI Act.

The Allahabad High Court affirmed a man's conviction for an acid attack, categorizing such acts as 'gender-based violence,' but reduced his life sentence to 14 years.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that judicial officers on duty hold precedence over administrative and political executives, asserting the judiciary's authority.

The Allahabad High Court has granted interim protection to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a man who spent approximately 23 years in jail after being convicted for the murder of his wife and three children, citing the prosecution's failure to conclusively prove his guilt.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law does not prohibit interfaith live-in relationships, clarifying its scope.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Uttar Pradesh board possesses the authority to prescribe textbooks for students in classes 10 and 12.
The Allahabad High Court in India has issued a landmark ruling stating that an individual's caste is determined by birth and remains unchanged by conversion or marriage. This decision clarifies the legal standing of caste identity.