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Allahabad High Court
Prayagraj
The Allahabad High Court is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1866. It has jurisdiction over the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Interfaith Couple Allowed to Marry Without Public Notice, Police Protection Ordered: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow Bench has allowed an adult interfaith couple to proceed with their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, without publication of the marriage notice or inviting objections. The court granted the relief after the couple expressed apprehension of threats to their life and…
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Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be a Source of Financial Windfall: ₹15,000 Maintenance Upheld: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has upheld an order directing Ankit Singh to pay Rs 15,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, Niharika Singh. Justice Lakshmi Kant Shukla dismissed both Criminal Revision No. 542 of 2025, filed by the husband, and Criminal Revision No. 6290 of 2024, filed by the wife, challenging the same…
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Permits Five-Time Azan at Saharanpur Mosque Subject to Loudspeaker Conditions: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has directed the police and district administration not to interfere with the performance of Azan five times a day at Ayesha Mosque, located at plot no. 47, Village Pathed, Police Station Gagalhedi, District Saharanpur, provided the petitioners comply with applicable noise pollution rules. The…
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CBI To Investigate Missing Woman Case After UP Police Fail to Trace Her for Over Two Years: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Ghaziabad to take over the investigation into the disappearance of Sudama Devi, after the Uttar Pradesh Police failed to trace her despite more than two years having passed since a missing person report was lodged. The order was passed by…
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Second Arrest of Person Already in Custody Is a Fresh Arrest, but Article 22 Challenge Must Be Raised Before S. 167 CrPC Stage Ends: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has held that formally arresting a person who is already in custody in another criminal case amounts to a fresh arrest. However, the Court said a challenge alleging violation of Article 22(1) of the Constitution cannot be raised after the Section 167 CrPC stage has ended.…
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Bail Denied to Four Policemen in Jaunpur Custodial Death Case Citing Serious Evidence in CBI Chargesheet: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected bail applications filed by Jaysheel Tiwari, Ramkrit Yadav, Raj Kumar Verma and Angad Prasad Chaudhary in a case arising from the custodial death of Krishna Kumar Yadav @ Pujari in Jaunpur. The four applications were heard together as the accused were co-accused in the same matter.…
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Police Must Maintain CCTV and Custody Records; Unlawful Detention Warrants Compensation: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay compensation to four petitioners after finding that they were unlawfully detained at Gauri Bazar police station in Deoria district. The court found that petitioner no.1, Mahendra Gaur, was kept in custody for two days, while petitioners no.2 to 4…
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Insurer Must Prove Tanker Carried Hazardous Goods to Rely on Missing Licence Endorsement: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow has dismissed an appeal filed by National Insurance Company Ltd. against a compensation award of Rs.19,04,000 in favour of the claimants in a motor accident case. The appeal, First Appeal From Order No.350 of 2019, challenged the judgment and award dated March 28, 2019, passed by…
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Mere Private Messages With Another Man Not Sufficient to Prove Wife’s Adultery, Holds: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a criminal revision challenging a maintenance order passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Sambhal at Chandausi. The order was passed in Case No. 924 of 2024 on 01.10.2025. The revisionist argued that his wife was not entitled to maintenance because she had left the…
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Class-II Student’s Death After Loud Music Near School Prompts Allahabad HC to Order Fresh Suo Motu PIL on Noise Pollution: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow has directed the registration of a separate suo motu Public Interest Litigation on noise pollution and compliance with statutory rules after an incident involving the death of a Class-II child in Balrampur. A Bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive Shukla passed the order on…
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Dowry Death Case Against Mother-in-Law Cannot Be Quashed Solely Based on Medical Cause of Death: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application by Nirmala Devi seeking to quash a charge sheet and criminal proceedings arising from the death of her daughter-in-law. The deceased was married to Nirmala Devi’s son, Krishnakant Yadav, on 04.05.2021. She was found unconscious at her matrimonial home on the night…
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Writ Court Cannot Determine Equivalence of Degrees Not Prescribed Under Teacher Recruitment Rules: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected a plea by eight petitioners seeking recognition of B.Tech. (Information Technology) as equivalent to B.Tech. (Computer Science) for recruitment as Assistant Teacher (Computer). The petitioners challenged their exclusion from the recruitment process under Advertisement No.…
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Bail Denied to Four Policemen in Jaunpur Custodial Death Case Citing Serious Evidence in CBI Chargesheet: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has rejected bail applications filed by Jaysheel Tiwari, Ramkrit Yadav, Raj Kumar Verma and Angad Prasad Chaudhary in a case arising from the custodial death of Krishna Kumar Yadav @ Pujari in Jaunpur. The four applications were heard together as the accused were co-accused in the same matter.…
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Class-II Student’s Death After Loud Music Near School Prompts Allahabad HC to Order Fresh Suo Motu PIL on Noise Pollution: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court at Lucknow has directed the registration of a separate suo motu Public Interest Litigation on noise pollution and compliance with statutory rules after an incident involving the death of a Class-II child in Balrampur. A Bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive Shukla passed the order on…
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Call Detail Records Alone Cannot Prove Presence at Crime Scene, Wife and Co-Accused Acquitted in Husband’s Murder Case: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted Shahrukh and Hasnera alias Shabana in the murder of Naeem, setting aside their life sentences. The judgment was delivered on 22 September 2026 in Criminal Appeal No. 11672 of 2025 and Jail Appeal No. 112 of 2026. Naeem, aged about 40, was found dead near Pawan brick kiln on 1…
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Mother Sentenced to Death for Killing Three Children Acquitted After Child Witness’s Testimony Found ‘Tutored’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has acquitted Priyanka and Ashish @ Daini in a case involving the deaths of three young children in Auraiya, setting aside the trial court’s judgment that had convicted them. The judgment was delivered on September 22, 2026, by a bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice Jai Krishna…
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Lawyer Granted Anticipatory Bail in Alleged Fake Law Degree Case: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to lawyer Gaurang Brijvasi in a case concerning the verification of his law degree. The Court found that the investigation was still underway and that there was no definitive confirmation from the concerned university that the degree was forged. Degree returned…
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Court Seeks Responses in Overseas Study Dispute Involving Education Loan, OTP Consent and CIBIL Score: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from multiple respondents in a case involving an overseas education plan, an online-arranged education loan and a subsequent fall in the father’s CIBIL score. A division bench of Justice Prakash Padia and Justice Vivek Saran was hearing a petition filed by Vallabhi Yadav…
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Divorce on Ground of Desertion Does Not Bar Wife from Claiming Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has set aside a Family Court order that rejected Smt. Suneeta’s maintenance claim and sent the matter back for a fresh decision. The Court also directed her husband to pay Rs.4,000 per month as interim maintenance during the fresh proceedings. Maintenance claim rejected by…
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Man Granted Bail After 2.5 Years in Jail in Case Over Alleged Derogatory Email Against UP CM: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Mubarak Ali in a criminal case involving allegations of sending an email containing derogatory remarks against the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Justice Krishan Pahal passed the order on September 3, 2026, in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 28974 of 2025. The case…
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Police Cannot Claim Official Duty Protection Under S.197 CrPC for Custodial Violence, Cops’ Pleas Rejected: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed two criminal applications filed by Lady Constable Shivani Joshi, Sub-Inspector Dileep Kumar Mishra and other applicants, challenging the rejection of their discharge applications. The case arose from allegations that police personnel assaulted Keshav Prasad Yadav and members of…
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FIR Against Journalist Who Reported School Problems Stayed: Allahabad High Court
The case concerns journalist Amit Yadav and an FIR registered by the authorities after he reported on the condition of a government school. The FIR, Case Crime No. 0319 of 2026, was registered on 24.08.2026 under Sections 223, 353 and 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The Allahabad High Court found that the…
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Akriti Chaudhary’s NSA Detention Quashed, No Material Found Showing Incitement to Violence, ₹5 Lakh Compensation Ordered: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court heard Habeas Corpus Writ Petition No. 960 of 2026 filed by Akriti Chaudhary challenging her detention under the National Security Act. The court found that the material relied upon by the State did not show that she had incited violence or that her detention under the NSA was justified. The…
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Biological Father Can Adopt His Own Illegitimate Son Under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that a Hindu male is not prohibited under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 from adopting his own biological but illegitimate son merely because he is the child's biological father. The Court ruled that the legality of an adoption must be examined according to the…
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Ayodhya Minor Gangrape Case | 'He May Adversely Affect Trial', Court Rejects Bail To SP Leader : Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has denied the bail application of Moid Ahmad, who faces serious allegations of sexual offenses under Section 376-DA of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The court's decision comes in light of accusations…
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'They Resided Together As Husband-Wife' Court Denies Relief To Man Charged With Dowry Death Of 'Live-In' Partner : Allahabad High Court
In a significant legal ruling, the Allahabad High Court has dismissed the application filed by Adarsh Yadav, seeking discharge from charges related to dowry death and cruelty. The case arose from an incident involving the suicide of a woman who had previously been married to Rohit Yadav. The court's decision hinged on…
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Marriage Prospects of Girl Affected Due to 100% Disability After Accident, Compensation Enhanced by ₹22 Lakh After 17 Years: Allahabad High Court
Km. Cheenu, a minor, sought compensation for grievous injuries sustained in a tragic accident on 22.8.2005. She was traveling in a Maruti Van with family when an offending truck, driven negligently, collided with them near Village Gijrauli, Hathras. Following the accident, a First Information Report was lodged against…
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Court Permits Trial Of Man For Dowry Death Of Live-In Partner: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed an application filed by Adarsh Yadav under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), challenging the rejection of his discharge application in a dowry death case. This case highlights significant aspects of the IPC concerning dowry-related offenses, particularly under…
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Devotees of 'Saqlain Miyan' Can't Be Denied Observing 'Urs' Just Because It Coincides With 'Navaratri' Court Sets Aside Bareilly Admin's Order: Allahabad High court
In a significant ruling by the Allahabad High Court, a writ petition filed by Aastan-E-Aaliyah Saqlainiya Sharafatiya and another has raised important questions regarding the observance of religious practices in the context of public gatherings. The case revolves around the first Urs of Hazrat Shah Mohammad Saqlain…
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Bulandshahr Moving Car Gang-Rape, Murder , 'Not Rarest Of Rare Case',Court Reduces Death Sentence Of 3 To 25-Year Imprisonment Without Remission: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has commuted the death penalty of three men convicted for the brutal gang rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The court has sentenced them to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment without remission, citing the absence of exceptional…
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Bail Application Rejected Under POCSO Act, Upholding Justice for a Minor Victim: Allahabad High Court
In a crucial ruling by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, the bail application of Moid Ahmad has been rejected concerning serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This judgment underscores the legal system's commitment to protecting…
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Court Grants Relief To Class 6 Girl Denied Admission For Being 'Over age', States Medical Board's Opinion On Age Is Only An Estimation, Not Accurate: Allahabad High Court
In a landmark decision, the Chief Justice's Court of the Allahabad High Court has ruled in favor of Km Sakshi, an aspiring student, reversing a previous order that denied her admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Jagdishpur Gaura, for Class VI. This case highlights critical aspects of the Right of Children to Free…
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Court Rules Stamp Duty Inapplicable On Family Members Who Ceased To Be Co-Sharers In Property Before Executing Partition Memo: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling delivered on 20.09.2024, the Allahabad High Court addressed the complexities surrounding the registration of a family settlement and the application of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. This case involved Somansh Prakash and eight others as petitioners against the State of U.P. and three others. Case…
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Court Rules Employee Can't Be Held Liable for Procedural Lapses in Appointment After 15 Years of Service: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the rights of part-time teachers appointed by the Nagar Nigam Kanpur under the U.P. Intermediate Education Act, 1921. This case has implications for educational institutions and their hiring processes, emphasizing adherence to procedural regulations. Case…
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UP Government Informs Court of Amroha DM’s Transfer for Approving Gang-Charts Without Proper Satisfaction: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling regarding the U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, the Honorable High Court of Uttar Pradesh has quashed two First Information Reports (FIRs) due to serious procedural lapses in their preparation and approval. This judgment highlights the critical importance of…
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CMO and Doctors Often Unaware of Procedure in Medical Termination of Pregnancy Cases; UP Health Secretary Directed to Issue SOP: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the urgent need for medical intervention under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 concerning a minor victim of sexual assault. The judgment emphasizes the necessity for immediate medical action while safeguarding the victim's rights and…
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About the Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1866. It has jurisdiction over the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Seat
Prayagraj
State / UT
Uttar Pradesh
Region
North India
