The Allahabad High Court, while refusing to grant the accused an additional opportunity to lead evidence in a 13-year-old cheque bounce case instituted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, observed that excessive delay in the resolution of judicial disputes weakens the very foundation of the judicial process. In this context, the Court underlined … Read more
The Allahabad High Court, in a sensitive matter concerning compassionate appointment, directed the State Government to move beyond a technical and mechanical interpretation of the rules and adopt a humane approach. The Court observed that welfare rules are not meant to leave the family of a deceased employee in distress, but to provide support in … Read more
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking armed protection by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), clarifying that the grant of security depends upon an objective assessment of threat perception and falls within the domain of the competent authorities, not the Court. The Court emphasized that: “……….it can very well be held that … Read more
The Allahabad High Court directed that contempt action be initiated against an advocate who made remarks against the dignity of the Court during the hearing of a criminal bail application. According to the case, while considering a bail application in a criminal matter, the Court found that the injured person had sustained a gunshot wound … Read more
The Allahabad High Court has held that a trial court cannot ignore a final report submitted after further investigation while proceeding to frame charges. The Court observed that if cognizance has already been taken on an initial charge sheet and the police subsequently file a final report upon further investigation, the trial court is duty-bound … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
