News for '-allahabad'

MP Man Held In Multi-Crore Amity University Fraud Case

MP Man Held In Multi-Crore Amity University Fraud Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Madhya Pradesh in connection with a multi-crore bank fraud case involving forged cheques and fraudulent withdrawal of funds from an Amity University account.

Man Posing As Modi Aide In Money Laundering Case Gets Bail

Man Posing As Modi Aide In Money Laundering Case Gets Bail

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Supreme Court granted bail to Mohammad Kashif, accused of posing as a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers to extort money. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered a case against him based on forgery and cheating.

Woman And Three Sons Sentenced To Death In 2019 UP Murder Case

Woman And Three Sons Sentenced To Death In 2019 UP Murder Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A fast-track court in Muzaffarnagar sentenced a woman and her three sons to death in a murder case dating back to September 2019.

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'If you're so sick, so ill, how will you show that power?'

Justice Yashwant Varma, at centre of cash recovery row, quits

Justice Yashwant Varma, at centre of cash recovery row, quits

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has resigned amid impeachment proceedings sparked by the discovery of burnt currency at his residence, raising questions about judicial conduct and accountability.

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his responsibility to maintain his wife, even if he claims financial hardship.

Court Awards 26 Lakh To Man Injured In 1997

Court Awards 26 Lakh To Man Injured In 1997

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has awarded Rs 26.65 lakh as compensation to a man who lost both his hands in an electrical accident 29 years ago, holding the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board liable for negligence.

Father not an 'illegal custodian': HC dismisses mother's habeas plea

Father not an 'illegal custodian': HC dismisses mother's habeas plea

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a woman's habeas corpus petition seeking custody of her children from her estranged husband, stating that a father is a natural guardian and cannot be accused of illegal detention unless violating a court order.

Pooja Shakun Pandey Granted Conditional Bail in Aligarh Murder Case

Pooja Shakun Pandey Granted Conditional Bail in Aligarh Murder Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Pooja Shakun Pandey, also known as former Mahamandaleshwar Annapurna Bharti, in the Abhishek Gupta murder case of Aligarh.

HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case

HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi concerning allegations of dual citizenship, potentially escalating the legal scrutiny surrounding the opposition leader.

Court protects Banda jail official in illegal release case

Court protects Banda jail official in illegal release case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of suspended Banda Jail Superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam in connection with the alleged illegal release of a Noida-based gangster from jail without a court order.

HC restrains FIR order in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case

HC restrains FIR order in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has deferred its order directing an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with the alleged dual citizenship controversy, pending a review of whether prior notice to the accused was legally required.

Why Court Dismissed Mother's Custody Plea

Why Court Dismissed Mother's Custody Plea

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother's habeas corpus petition, asserting that a father, as the natural guardian of a Hindu minor, cannot be deemed to illegally detain the child unless a court order is violated.

Court Orders Release of Accused in NIA Officer Tanzil Murder Case

Court Orders Release of Accused in NIA Officer Tanzil Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of an accused in the 2016 murder of an NIA officer and his wife, citing doubts in the prosecution's case and questionable conduct of witnesses.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

UP's new cuisine map leaves non-veg off the menu

UP's new cuisine map leaves non-veg off the menu

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government's 'One District One Cuisine' initiative, aimed at promoting local delicacies, has drawn criticism for omitting several iconic non-vegetarian dishes closely associated with the state's districts.

High Court: 'Talaq' Date Determines Divorce Under Muslim Law

High Court: 'Talaq' Date Determines Divorce Under Muslim Law

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a divorce under Mohammedan Law is effective from the date 'talaq' is pronounced, with a court decree simply confirming the divorce.

High Court Refuses to Dismiss Case of PhD Job Scam in Uttar Pradesh

High Court Refuses to Dismiss Case of PhD Job Scam in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition to dismiss a case against a woman accused of defrauding an aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with false promises of a PhD degree and a university job.

High Court: Father-in-Law Liable for Widow's Maintenance

High Court: Father-in-Law Liable for Widow's Maintenance

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a woman is entitled to maintenance from her father-in-law even after her husband's death, under specific conditions outlined in the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.

High Court Orders Release of Man Jailed for Unpaid Maintenance

High Court Orders Release of Man Jailed for Unpaid Maintenance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of a man sentenced to 22 months in civil prison for failing to pay maintenance to his wife, highlighting legal interpretations of maintenance enforcement.

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife and her relatives cannot be held liable for abetting a husband's suicide simply because they filed cases against him during a matrimonial dispute. The court quashed criminal proceedings, stating that lodging cases alone does not establish the necessary intent to abet suicide.

Wife is absolute owner of 'streedhan', husband may use but...: HC

Wife is absolute owner of 'streedhan', husband may use but...: HC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be subjected to a criminal trial for breach of trust for taking away her 'streedhan' property, as she is its absolute owner.

Court Orders Fresh Review of Husband's Income Details in Domestic Violence Case

Court Orders Fresh Review of Husband's Income Details in Domestic Violence Case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has quashed a magistrate court's order rejecting a woman's plea for her husband's income and property details in a domestic violence case, ordering a fresh review and emphasising the importance of income disclosure in such cases.

Justice Varma withdraws from inquiry for his impeachment

Justice Varma withdraws from inquiry for his impeachment

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned, effectively halting impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the Lok Sabha following corruption allegations.

Daughter-in-law not legally bound to maintain parents-in-law: HC

Daughter-in-law not legally bound to maintain parents-in-law: HC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to maintain her parents-in-law under Section 125 of the CrPC, now Section 144 of the BNSS, clarifying the scope of maintenance laws in India.

High Court Upholds Right to Interfaith Live-In Relationships

High Court Upholds Right to Interfaith Live-In Relationships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that interfaith live-in relationships are legal and protected under the Constitution, granting protection to a couple facing threats from the woman's family.

Wrong to claim one religion as only true religion: HC

Wrong to claim one religion as only true religion: HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that claiming a particular religion is the 'only true religion' is inappropriate in a secular country like India and could violate laws against disparaging other faiths. The court dismissed a petition filed by a Reverend Father, stating that such claims could fall under Section 295A of the IPC, which addresses acts intended to outrage religious feelings.

High Court Orders Probe into FIR Discrepancies in Rape Case

High Court Orders Probe into FIR Discrepancies in Rape Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has criticised lapses in the registration of a police case where, despite a rape allegation in the complaint, the FIR failed to include relevant sections. The court has ordered senior police and administrative officials to submit reports explaining the discrepancies and outlining corrective measures.

Saharanpur Woman Accuses Police Of Illegal Detention, Extortion

Saharanpur Woman Accuses Police Of Illegal Detention, Extortion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A woman in Saharanpur district has accused police personnel of illegally detaining her husband, subjecting him to harassment, and extorting Rs 80,000 for his release. Police are investigating the allegations, stating they appear false based on initial findings.

SC refuses to change religious practices at Banke Bihari temple in UP

SC refuses to change religious practices at Banke Bihari temple in UP

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has stated it will not make structural changes to religious practices at the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan, hearing a petition challenging administrative decisions affecting traditions.

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation to a man after incorrect police information about his criminal record delayed his release on bail.

Unborn child over 5 months a 'person', eligible for compensation: HC

Unborn child over 5 months a 'person', eligible for compensation: HC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an unborn child of more than five months' gestation is considered a 'person' under the law, entitling the family to separate compensation in the event of its death in an accident.

'Resign if you can't...': HC raps Sambhal SP, DM for namaaz curbs

'Resign if you can't...': HC raps Sambhal SP, DM for namaaz curbs

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has criticised Uttar Pradesh officials for restricting the number of people allowed to pray at a mosque in Sambhal, stating that officials should resign if they cannot enforce the rule of law.

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced three people to death and another to seven years' imprisonment for the abduction and murder of a lawyer in 2019.

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court overturned an order to seize property belonging to Mansoor Ansari, cousin of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, stating the state failed to prove a link between any crime and the property's construction.

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case filed against her over a social media post related to the Pahalgam terror attack. The court's decision comes after Rathore appeared before authorities and cooperated with the investigation.

HC: Lawyer's Help in FIR Doesn't Affect Credibility

HC: Lawyer's Help in FIR Doesn't Affect Credibility

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has ruled that an FIR's credibility is not automatically compromised if it's prepared with a lawyer's assistance, upholding a conviction in an acid attack case while reducing the sentence.

Panel probing Justice Varma cash row reconstituted; gets extension

Panel probing Justice Varma cash row reconstituted; gets extension

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted a three-member committee to investigate the potential removal of Justice Yashwant Varma following the recovery of cash from his residence. The committee has been granted a three-month extension.

RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Marries Influencer

RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Marries Influencer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal has married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in Noida.

HC Stays Arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO Case

HC Stays Arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a POCSO case, with the seer claiming the charges are false and his supporters celebrating the decision.