#Allahabad High Court

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

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

Administrative Officers Must Remain Sensitive to the Weaker Sections of Society; Quashed Rejection of Farmer Widow’s Insurance Claim: Allahabad High Court

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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

Mere Membership of SC/ST Community Does Not Make FIR Registration Mandatory: Allahabad High Court

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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

Department Must Ensure Just Compensation When Employee Dies During Duty; Fixing Amount Without Hearing Violates Natural Justice: Allahabad High Court

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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

Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case Involving 5.998 Kg Ganja: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) held that where the quantity of the alleged contraband is below the notified commercial quantity, the provisions of Rule 10 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022 do not operate with the same degree of strictness, particularly when the accused/applicant has no … Read more