Allahabad High Court
Allahabad HC acquits man convicted of murdering wife, sons; says no convincing motive established
The bench observed that in cases resting entirely on circumstantial evidence, it is always safe to examine whether the a...
HC adjourns hearing in Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute
The Hindu side of the dispute has filed 18 suits for possession of land and the removal of Shahi Idgah masjid structure,...
Criminal justice delivery system cannot be identified with 'tareekh pe tareekh': Allahabad HC
The court directed both accused to surrender before the trial court within two weeks and ordered that they be released o...
HC transfers probe against ex-MLC Haji Iqbal from UP STF to SFIO
The apex court directed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to sanction an SFIO investigation into the affairs related to ...
Allahabad High Court Upholds RWA's Authority in Managing Society Affairs
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging RWA Decisions on Gate Closures and Parking Regulations...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Surviving Appellants in 1981 Murder Case
Judgment Highlights Major Contradictions and Lack of Reliable Evidence in Prosecution's Case...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Maintenance Order Amidst Procedural Debate
Umesh Vidyarthi's challenge to Rs. 20,000 monthly maintenance dismissed; court clarifies independence of Section 340 Cr....
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Former Excise Commissioner in Rs. 2161 Crore Liquor Scam
The court emphasizes that bail is a rule and jail is an exception, allowing bail despite multiple FIRs and criminal ante...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Decades-Old Gang Rape Case
Conviction Affirmed; Sentence Reduced Due to Appellant's Age and Appeal's Prolonged Pendency...
Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to In-Laws in Dowry Death Case
Court Imposes Rs. 50,000 Penalty on State for Procedural Delays in Bail Application...
47 years on, Allahabad HC upholds conviction of man in gang rape case
The court, however, noted that section 376 (rape) of Indian Penal Code (IPC), as it stood at the relevant time, allowed ...
Allahabad HC grants bail to ex-Chhattisgarh excise commissioner in Rs 2,161 cr liquor 'scam'
Allowing the bail plea, the court observed, “If the accused is otherwise found to be entitled to bail, he cannot be deni...
Allahabad HC imposes Rs. 50,000 cost on UP govt after police negligence delays bail plea disposal
However, Sub-Inspector Himanshu Panwar blamed a "communication gap" for the failure to send the case history, while the ...
Mother getting maintenance against real son can't seek same against step-son: HC
It was her stance that the trial court had wrongly fastened liability to pay maintenance solely on the real son (opposit...
Banned Chinese manjha being sold online Allahabad HC asks state govt to examine
It directed the state to provide copies of the counter-affidavit to all petitioners and intervenors and permitted the pe...
Examine feasibility of effective redressal forum for RWA-apartment owner disputes, Allahabad HC to UP govt
It further observed that such disputes are essentially internal matters of the association and should ordinarily be reso...
Allahabad High Court Enhances Maintenance for Divorced Wife Amid Rising Inflation
Court increases monthly maintenance from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 20,000 citing inflation and wife's standard of living needs....
Allahabad High Court Dismisses Frivolous Maintenance Claim Against Stepson
Court Upholds Real Son's Liability to Support Mother, Dismisses Revision Filed to Harass Stepson...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Specific Performance in Real Estate Dispute
Court mandates execution of sale deed, dismisses appeal questioning validity of registered agreement...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Recruitment Process in Minority Institution Despite New Legislation
Court rules that recruitment initiated before the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission Act, 2023 remains...
Allahabad High Court Acquits Chandra Bhan in Dowry Death Case
Court Criticizes Investigative and Judicial Oversight, Highlights Need for Vigilance in Framing Charges...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Penalty on PIO, Upholds Principles of Natural Justice
The court sets aside a penalty imposed under the RTI Act, emphasizing the necessity of procedural fairness and opportuni...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Pension and Gratuity Rights for Voluntary Retirees
The Court mandates interest payment on delayed gratuity, reinforcing employees' rights under Article 300-A of the Indian...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Transfer of Criminal Trial for Judicial Continuity
Transfer of trial to court presided by officer who recorded key evidence deemed necessary for ensuring proper appreciati...
Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Proclaimed Offender in Abetment of Suicide Case
Court emphasizes the stringent criteria for granting anticipatory bail to absconding individuals under new legal provisi...
Allahabad High Court Upholds Ex-Gratia Compensation for COVID-19 Police Duty Fatalities
Widow of Deceased Head Constable Entitled to Rs. 50 Lakhs as Court Recognizes COVID Duty Contribution...
Allahabad High Court Quashes Appellate Authority's Order in Land Ceiling Case
Doctrine of Res Judicata Not Applicable to Surplus Land Proceedings Post-Amendment of U.P. Ceiling Act...
Allahabad High Court Modifies Maintenance Order: Wife's Claim Rejected, Son's Entitlement Upheld
The Court finds unexplained financial transactions disqualify wife from maintenance under Section 125(4) Cr.P.C., while ...
Awarding wife 25 pc of husband's net salary as maintenance not mandatory: Allahabad HC
The court further said that for the purpose of calculating maintenance, net income generally means income after mandator...
Allahabad HC dismisses petitions of accused in alleged misappropriation of madrassa funds
According to the allegations, out of 313 madrassas, 180 did not exist and their managers availed funds under the Madarsa...
Age limit prescribed under surrogacy law can't be applied mechanically: HC
Setting aside the mechanical approach adopted by authorities, the high court directed the chief medical officer of Luckn...
Allahabad High Court Revises Maintenance Verdict: Upholds Child Support, Denies Spousal Maintenance
Court affirms child maintenance for illegitimate daughter, sets aside spousal support due to non-recognition of marriage...
Allahabad High Court Orders Status Quo on Disputed Land of Methodist Mission Girls Junior High School
Court intervenes to prevent demolition of a 150-year-old educational institution amid ongoing land dispute in Sitapur....
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Controversial Rape and Assault Case
The Court reinforces the presumption of innocence, citing lack of evidence and inconsistencies in testimonies....
Allahabad High Court Upholds Rejection of Commissioner's Appointment in Rent Control Case
Court Dismisses Plea for Local Investigation to Establish Premises as Newly Constructed Building Exempt from Rent Contro...
Allahabad High Court Grants Temporary Custody of Minor to Father Amid Allegations of Tutoring
Court emphasizes the welfare of a child over parental disputes, assigns temporary custody to father until further procee...