The Allahabad High Court has held that in cases of long-term incarceration of undertrial prisoners, automatic release cannot be claimed solely on the basis of Section 479 of BNSS, i.e., on the ground of having undergone a substantial portion of the maximum punishment. Such a claim becomes valid only when the Undertrial Review Committee (UTRC) … Read more
The Allahabad High Court, while clarifying the principle of double jeopardy in service rules, has held that awarding a second punishment to an employee on the basis of the same allegations and facts is not only illegal but also a serious violation of the principles of natural justice. The Court observed that – “It is … Read more
The Allahabad High Court, while dismissing a petition filed by an Executive Engineer of the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam in a case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to disproportionate assets, made it clear that the Court cannot direct the investigating authorities as to which documents they must accept, which evidence they should … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over advocates with criminal antecedents continuing to practice and remain in the legal profession, and under Article 227 of the Constitution has directed the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, and the Director General of Police (Prosecution) to produce detailed data regarding pending criminal cases against advocates registered … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the dismissal of a police inspector who was serving a life sentence in connection with a 1992 fake encounter case, thereby staying his reinstatement in service. The order was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Siddharth Nandan, which set aside the Single Bench … Read more
The Allahabad High Court, while analysing the responsibilities of the judiciary in safeguarding individual liberties, has held that the judiciary can’t function as a mere observer when vulnerable citizens approach for seeking justice. The Court stressed that the legal system must remain sensitive to social realities and actively intervene to prevent injustice. “Many of … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has granted immediate relief to a Tripura-based accused arrested in an alleged investment fraud case, staying his arrest until the next date of hearing, i.e., 8 December 2025. All facts related to the matter indicate that from the initial FIR to the arrest, transit remand, and later bail, the entire process … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the dismissal of a PAC constable, holding that the Enquiry Officer exceeded his jurisdiction by not only recording the charges as proved but also recommending the punishment of dismissal from service, such an action contrary to the prevailing rules. The Court observed: “…the enquiry report would reveal … Read more
The Allahabad High Court, while delivering a significant judgment on serious allegations of manipulation in the public distribution system, has dismissed the petition filed by a fair price shop dealer from Ghaziabad. The Court did not accept the explanation that the ration for 697 cardholders was withdrawn using only three Aadhaar numbers due to technical … Read more
In a significant and pragmatic ruling on the issue of redesignation from Deputy Librarian to Librarian and its impact on pay scale and retirement age, the Allahabad High Court has held that recovering salary benefits after 17 years of service is not justified, especially when there is no indication of fraud by the employee. Justice … Read more
