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
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
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
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
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
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
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the order of the district administration rejecting the insurance claim of a farmer’s widow under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Sarvahit Bima Yojna merely on the ground of delay after the death of her husband. The Court observed that “The petitioner cannot be made to suffer for the negligence … Read more
The Allahabad High Court, while dealing with the issue of the scope of inquiry by a lower court in matters concerning members of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, observed that merely because a person belongs to the SC/ST community, the court is not bound to direct registration of an FIR in every case. The … Read more
The Supreme Court held that families alleging grave harm during a State-led immunisation programme should not be left without an accessible mechanism of redress. The Apex Court has also directed the Union Government to frame a no-fault compensation policy for cases involving serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. The said judgment was given by a … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns regarding the process adopted in determining compensation in a case involving the death of a railway employee who was electrocuted while on duty. The Court held that fixing the amount of compensation without granting the affected party an opportunity of hearing is contrary to the principles of … Read more
