Vineet Dubey

Supreme Court Upholds Post-Retirement Disciplinary Proceedings; Penalties Affecting Pension Valid if Rules Permit

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The Supreme Court has clarified that disciplinary proceedings initiated during service can be continued even after retirement, provided the applicable service rules permit such continuation. The Court held that such proceedings may be taken to their logical conclusion and appropriate penalties can be imposed on the delinquent employee. The Court specifically observed that, “………if the … Read more

Supreme Court Condemns Bar Violence, Grants Bail to Toll Workers; Transfers Trial to Delhi to Ensure Fair Representation

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The Supreme Court granted bail to toll plaza workers accused of assaulting a lawyer in Uttar Pradesh in a significant decision that struck a balance between individual freedom and the dignity of the legal profession. At the same time, the court strongly condemned Bar members for using violence and impeding legal representation. Citing a breakdown … Read more

Court Upholds Cancellation of Assistant Professor Exam Over Paper Leak Allegations; Integrity of Recruitment Paramount: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has upheld the decision of the State Government and the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to cancel the result of the written examination conducted for recruitment to 910 posts of Assistant Professor in aided non-government postgraduate colleges of the State. The Court observed that the integrity and fairness of an … Read more

Consensual Relationship Between Adults Cannot Be Termed Rape After Breakup: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has observed that a consensual physical relationship between two adults cannot subsequently be termed as rape merely because the relationship ended or the promise of marriage was not fulfilled. The observation came while allowing an application filed by accused Ajay Saini under Section 528 BNSS, 2023. A single-judge Bench of Justice … Read more

Hindi Translations of Non-AFR Judgments to Be Published Online: Allahabad High Court

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On the occasion of the High Court’s Foundation Day, the Allahabad High Court has taken a significant step towards making judicial proceedings more accessible to the public. The Court has decided that from 17 March 2026, Hindi translations of all non-AFR final judgments and orders delivered by the courts will be prepared. These translations will … Read more

Group Insurance Benefits Cannot Be Deducted from Motor Accident Compensation: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that amounts received by the dependents of a deceased employee under an employer-provided group insurance scheme cannot be deducted from compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court ruled that such benefits arise from an independent contractual arrangement and do not constitute a “pecuniary advantage” liable to be set … Read more

Seniority Cannot Be Determined by Interview Timing; Date of Appointment is the Valid Criterion: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court, while hearing a dispute relating to seniority in an aided secondary school, held that the seniority of an employee cannot be determined based on the timing of the interview. The Court clarified that seniority is determined by merit, the method of appointment, and the date on which the employee entered into … Read more

Administrative Interference Unwarranted in Peaceful Religious Prayer on Private Premises: Allahabad High Court

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Emphasising the constitutional protection of religious freedom, the Allahabad High Court observed that a person cannot be restrained from offering namaz or any other form of religious prayer peacefully within his or her private premises unless there exists a clear legal basis for such interference. The Court clarified that unless public order is affected, interference … Read more

Allahabad High Court: Officers Who Cannot Maintain Law and Order Should Resign, Not Restrict Ramzan Prayers

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The Allahabad High Court expressed strong displeasure over an administrative order restricting the number of worshippers offering prayers at a mosque in Sambhal district during Ramzan, observing that maintaining the rule of law is the State’s foremost responsibility. The Court remarked, “It is the duty of the State to ensure that the rule of law … Read more

Mere Medical Formalities Not Enough in Sensitive Cases; Criticises Medical Board in Pregnant Minor Case: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court, while expressing dissatisfaction with the functioning of a Medical Board in a sensitive case involving a pregnant minor, observed that merely stating to the victim that “you will be taken care of” is not sufficient. The Court held that in such situations the authorities must have a detailed discussion with the … Read more