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Lucknow Bench of Allahabad HC quashes termination of over 2 dozen general category junior engineers

Lucknow Bench of Allahabad HC quashes termination of over 2 dozen general category junior engineers

The court held that a show-cause notice cannot be reduced to a mere formality and the competent authority must meaningfu...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Salary Claim of Ved Pati Tripathi, Highlights Need for Statutory Compliance in Appointments

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Salary Claim of Ved Pati Tripathi, Highlights Need for Statutory Compliance in Appointments

Court rules against Ved Pati Tripathi's petition for salary, citing lack of statutory compliance and foundational legali...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Specific Performance Decree, Applies Doctrine of Lis Pendens to Court Auction Purchases

Allahabad High Court Upholds Specific Performance Decree, Applies Doctrine of Lis Pendens to Court Auction Purchases

The court affirms that a property purchased at a court auction during a pending specific performance suit is subject to ...

Acquittal of Husband in Wife's Death Case: Allahabad High Court Overturns Conviction

Acquittal of Husband in Wife's Death Case: Allahabad High Court Overturns Conviction

Court Cites Lack of Conclusive Evidence and Unreliable Dying Declaration in Setting Aside Conviction...

Allahabad High Court Criticizes Government Over Vacancies in GST Appellate Tribunal

Allahabad High Court Criticizes Government Over Vacancies in GST Appellate Tribunal

Court Demands Comprehensive Action Plan to Fill 63 Vacant Positions in Uttar Pradesh...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Affirming Trial Court's Verdict

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in Murder Case, Affirming Trial Court's Verdict

Injured witnesses' reliable testimony and medical evidence solidify the conviction of appellant in Bijnor assault case....

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Wife's Plea for Transfer of Matrimonial Case

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Wife's Plea for Transfer of Matrimonial Case

Court Upholds Husband's Choice of Forum; Emphasizes Need for Genuine Hardship in Transfer Applications...

Allahabad High Court Denies Compassionate Appointment for Deceased Candidate's Widow

Allahabad High Court Denies Compassionate Appointment for Deceased Candidate's Widow

Court rules that dependents of candidates dying before appointment letters cannot claim compassionate appointments....

Allahabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Sub Inspector for Negligence Leading to Criminal's Escape

Allahabad High Court Upholds Dismissal of Sub Inspector for Negligence Leading to Criminal's Escape

Court affirms disciplinary action, emphasizing distinction between criminal and departmental proceedings....

Allahabad HC orders clearing waterlogged areas in Prayagraj by Friday

Allahabad HC orders clearing waterlogged areas in Prayagraj by Friday

The court said it must also state whether drains were desilted before the monsoon and a plan be provided for cleaning un...

Allahabad HC refuses to order removal of Aminabad police outpost

Allahabad HC refuses to order removal of Aminabad police outpost

The court observed that in such circumstances, if a police outpost had already been constructed there, it was not a case...

Mere use of caste name doesn't attract provisions of SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC

Mere use of caste name doesn't attract provisions of SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC

The court relied on the constitution bench decision of the Supreme Court in Hardeep Singh vs. State of Punjab where it w...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Transfer Application as Infructuous Amid Allegations of Judicial Interference

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Transfer Application as Infructuous Amid Allegations of Judicial Interference

High Court underscores the importance of judicial independence; refers contempt allegations to appropriate court for fur...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Penalties on IIT Kanpur Professor Citing Procedural Unfairness

Allahabad High Court Quashes Penalties on IIT Kanpur Professor Citing Procedural Unfairness

Court finds disciplinary proceedings against Prof. Sanjay Mittal flawed, quashes penalties including withholding of incr...

Allahabad High Court Declares UPSIDA's Portal Closure Arbitrary and Illegal

Allahabad High Court Declares UPSIDA's Portal Closure Arbitrary and Illegal

Court Orders Restoration of Petitioner's Status and Extension for EMD Deposit in Chandra Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. Case...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Forfeiture of Earnest Money in Swastik Ventures E-Auction Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Forfeiture of Earnest Money in Swastik Ventures E-Auction Case

Court rules forfeiture justified, dismisses Swastik Ventures' plea for refund of Rs.1.02 crore in E-auction dispute....

Allahabad High Court Quashes Orders on Land Ceiling, Calls for Fresh Review

Allahabad High Court Quashes Orders on Land Ceiling, Calls for Fresh Review

The court finds procedural lapses and lack of evidence in the declaration of surplus land under the U.P. Imposition of C...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Misconceived PIL on Shopkeeper Harassment During Kanwar Yatra

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Misconceived PIL on Shopkeeper Harassment During Kanwar Yatra

Court warns against misuse of PIL jurisdiction for personal or publicity motives, emphasizing the need for genuine evide...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Validity of Criminal Proceedings Against Retired Army Officers

Allahabad High Court Upholds Validity of Criminal Proceedings Against Retired Army Officers

Application to Quash Charges of Outraging Modesty, Intentional Insult, and Criminal Intimidation Dismissed...

Allahabad High Court Calls for Strict Implementation of Clinical Establishments Act

Allahabad High Court Calls for Strict Implementation of Clinical Establishments Act

Directs National and State Councils to Ensure Compliance and Address Fee Disparities...

Allahabad High Court Mandates 30 Percent Reservation for Women in Bar Association Elections

Allahabad High Court Mandates 30 Percent Reservation for Women in Bar Association Elections

Court Orders Compliance with Supreme Court's Directive for Gender Representation in Bar Bodies...

Allahabad High Court Acquits Dowry Death Convicts, Cites Lack of Evidence and Reliable Dying Declaration

Allahabad High Court Acquits Dowry Death Convicts, Cites Lack of Evidence and Reliable Dying Declaration

Conviction under Sections 498-A, 304-B IPC, and Dowry Prohibition Act Overturned; Court Relies on Dying Declaration Indi...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Recruitment Validity Despite Absence of Nominee

Allahabad High Court Upholds Recruitment Validity Despite Absence of Nominee

Court Orders Payment of Salary with Interest, Citing Deemed Approval of Appointment in Education Sector Case...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award in Fomento Commodities PTE. Ltd. v. Fedders Electric & Engineering Ltd.

Allahabad High Court Upholds Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award in Fomento Commodities PTE. Ltd. v. Fedders Electric & Engineering Ltd.

Court Dismisses Public Policy Objections, Directs Judgment Debtor to Satisfy Award Along with Interest...

Person visiting brothel as customer can't be prosecuted under Immoral Traffic Act: Allahabad HC

Person visiting brothel as customer can't be prosecuted under Immoral Traffic Act: Allahabad HC

The court said that a customer cannot be said to be keeping or managing or acting or assisting in the keeping or managem...

UP: HC orders CBI probe into encounter, questions police version

UP: HC orders CBI probe into encounter, questions police version

The court questioned his claim that he had accurately fired at the accused from about 15 metres at night merely after he...

Allahabad HC pulls up UP govt over delay in filling vacant posts in Minority Commission

Allahabad HC pulls up UP govt over delay in filling vacant posts in Minority Commission

The government informed the court that 12 more applications had been received since January 2026, and these would also b...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Governor's Decision on Premature Release of Ram Pratap Singh

Allahabad High Court Quashes Governor's Decision on Premature Release of Ram Pratap Singh

Error in Calculating Incarceration Period Leads to Re-evaluation of Premature Release Plea...

Allahabad High Court Orders Proportional Freezing of Bank Accounts in Cyber Crime Cases

Allahabad High Court Orders Proportional Freezing of Bank Accounts in Cyber Crime Cases

Court mandates specific amount-based restraint, establishes structured grievance redressal mechanism for affected accoun...

Allahabad High Court Upholds AMU Statute on Teacher Termination

Allahabad High Court Upholds AMU Statute on Teacher Termination

Court Finds Statute 40(3)(b) of AMU Act 1920 Consistent with Article 14 of Constitution, Provides Fair Opportunity for D...

Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL for Misuse of Public Interest Jurisdiction

Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL for Misuse of Public Interest Jurisdiction

Advocate's Misrepresentation in Public Interest Litigation Leads to Dismissal and Warning from Court...

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in 1984 Attempted Murder Case

Allahabad High Court Upholds Conviction in 1984 Attempted Murder Case

Sentence Reduced Due to Advanced Age and Delayed Proceedings; Compensation Ordered for Victim...

Allahabad High Court Holds State Accountable for Custodial Death, Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation

Allahabad High Court Holds State Accountable for Custodial Death, Orders Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation

Court Directs Uttar Pradesh Government to Frame Guidelines for Compensation in Custodial Deaths; Principal Secretary to ...

Allahabad High Court Quashes Indefinite Blacklisting of Co-Operative Society

Allahabad High Court Quashes Indefinite Blacklisting of Co-Operative Society

Court Upholds Principles of Natural Justice, Directs State to Settle Mandi Fee Dispute...

HC takes coginsance of severe waterlogging in Prayagraj, seeks explanation from authorities

HC takes coginsance of severe waterlogging in Prayagraj, seeks explanation from authorities

The court also asked the secretary of urban development and planning to file an affidavit by August 20, clarifying the p...

Bail plea can directly be filed in HC in special circumstances

Bail plea can directly be filed in HC in special circumstances

After going through the records, the court said, "I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the recor...