Strong Objection Raised to Mention of Caste and Religion in Records of Minors in Rajkiya Balgrih: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the mention of caste and religion in the records of minors placed in Rajkiya Balgrih (Balika). During hearings held on different dates, the Court questioned whether it was necessary for counsellors and the office of the District Probation Officer to record details relating to caste and … Read more

1992 Kidnapping – Murder Case; Says “Last Seen Together” Evidence can’t sustain conviction without close time link: Allahabad High Court

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Reprimand for portraying rape victim as a woman of “easy virtue”: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court strongly reprimanded an advocate for attempting to portray a rape victim as a woman of “easy virtue” and cautioned him to exercise due care and control while making submissions before the Court. The Court observed that such allegations violate a woman’s fundamental right to dignity and privacy protected under Article 21 … Read more

Multiple criminal antecedents not mandatory for action under the Gangsters Act: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, while hearing a petition seeking quashing of proceedings in a case registered under the U.P. Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 at Sihani Gate police station in Ghaziabad district, held that no violation of the U.P. Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Gangster Rules, 2021 was established in the … Read more

Strict Compliance with Directions on Protecting the Identity of Rape Victims: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, while hearing a criminal revision petition filed by an accused in a case relating to rape and offences under the POCSO Act, held that there was no legal error or irregularity in the trial court’s order rejecting the discharge application. The Court observed that at the stage of framing of charges, … Read more