Interim Relief to Saints in Mathura Ashram Dispute, Criminal Proceedings Stayed: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has granted interim relief in a complaint case arising out of an ashram-related dispute in Mathura district by staying the entire criminal proceedings pending before the trial court until further orders. The order was passed by a Single Bench of Justice Nand Prabha Shukla while hearing an application filed under Section … Read more

Five Retired Judges Appointed as Ad Hoc Judges to Clear the Pendency of Cases

To expedite the disposal of mounting pending cases in the Allahabad High Court, the Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges. The decision was taken at the Collegium’s meeting held on February 3, 2026. According to Article 224A of the Constitution, Justice Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan, Justice … Read more

Bail application of sub-inspector partly allowed in corruption case involving recovery of huge cash: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has partly allowed the bail application (for a period of four months) of a Sub-Inspector who was accused in a serious case of corruption and illegal extortion, holding that no further relief can be granted in view of the recovery of a substantial amount of cash from his possession, the gravity … Read more

Employment obtained by fraud is void in the eyes of law: Allahabad High Court

Taking a strict view in a case involving appointment of an Assistant Teacher on the basis of forged and fabricated educational documents and domicile certificates, the Allahabad High Court has held that where an appointment is secured through fraud and fake documents, no detailed departmental inquiry or opportunity of hearing is required. The Court observed … Read more

Unnecessary Firing in Police Encounter is Not ‘Punishment’ but a Violation of Law: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has come down heavily on the growing tendency of police to shoot accused persons in the name of encounters, observing that firing to “teach a lesson” is against the rule of law. Emphasising the constitutional principles, the Court remarked that, “India is a democratic country. It has to be run as … Read more

No Legal Bar on Acting as Surety in More Than One Case: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that there is no legal prohibition on a person acting as a surety in more than one case, provided that the value of his property exceeds the total surety amount and the Court is satisfied about his sufficiency and fitness. Referring to Sections 485 and 486 of the Bharatiya … Read more

Teachers of Derecognised Schools Have No Right to claim Adjustment: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that teachers and staff working in educational institutions whose recognition has been cancelled do not have any statutory right to seek adjustment or absorption in other recognised schools. The Court held that once the recognition of an institution is withdrawn, its teachers and employees cannot claim adjustment or absorption … Read more

Live-in Relationships, an outcome of Western ideas, Detrimental to Indian Social Values: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, while making significant observations on the increasing trend of live-in relationships, has remarked that under the influence of western ideas, the tendency among youth to live together without marriage is on the rise, posing a serious threat to Indian social values. The Court noted that when such relationships fail, legal proceedings … Read more

No right to claim maintenance from an unemployed husband rendered incapable due to violent acts of wife’s relatives: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified in a maintenance related matter that if, due to criminal and violent acts of the wife or her relatives, the husband’s employment is adversely affected and his capacity to earn a livelihood is completely destroyed, then the wife cannot claim interim maintenance in such circumstances. The said order was … Read more

Taking cognizance under two distinct offences simultaneously is impermissible in law: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that taking cognizance simultaneously under two distinct offences i.e. cheating under Section 420 IPC and criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC on the same set of facts or transaction is contrary to law, as the two offences are inherently contradictory in nature. The order was passed by … Read more