News for 'Allahabad HC'

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.

SC takes suo motu cognisance of controversial Allahabad HC order on rape

SC takes suo motu cognisance of controversial Allahabad HC order on rape

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Legal experts had deplored the observation of the Allahabad high xourt on what constitutes a rape charge, calling for a restraint by judges and underlining the drop in public confidence in the judiciary due to such statements.

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.

HC stays order to file FIR against Sambhal CO, cops

HC stays order to file FIR against Sambhal CO, cops

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Allahabad high Court has put a hold on an FIR order against several policemen, including former Sambhal circle officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, regarding an alleged firing incident, pending further hearing.

HC stays arrest of Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case, order reserved

HC stays arrest of Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case, order reserved

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has stated his willingness to undergo a narco analysis test to help establish the truth in the sexual abuse case registered against him under the POCSO Act. He maintains his innocence and alleges the case is an attempt to defame him.

When live-in relationships fail, rape FIRs are lodged: HC

When live-in relationships fail, rape FIRs are lodged: HC

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

According to the prosecution, the appellant enticed away the informant's minor daughter on the pretext of marriage, took her to Bangalore and established a physical relationship.

Majority will become minority if...: Allahabad HC on conversions

Majority will become minority if...: Allahabad HC on conversions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Justice Rohit Rajan Agarwal made the observation while rejecting the bail application of one Kailash, who is accused of being involved in the religious conversion of several people from a village here.

Allahabad HC allows survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah mosque

Allahabad HC allows survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah mosque

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The court said the modalities of the survey will be discussed at the next hearing on December 18.

Cow should be declared national animal: Allahabad HC

Cow should be declared national animal: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali, made cow slaughter a punishable offence, the HC added.

Allahabad HC rejects journalist Siddique Kappan's bail plea

Allahabad HC rejects journalist Siddique Kappan's bail plea

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A single bench of Justice Krishan Pahal passed the rejection order on Thursday.

Hindu marriage is invalid without rituals: Allahabad HC

Hindu marriage is invalid without rituals: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"If the marriage is not a valid marriage, according to the law applicable to the parties, it is not a marriage in the eyes of law. The 'Saptapadi' ceremony under the Hindu Law is one of the essential ingredients to constitute a valid marriage but the said evidence is lacking in the present case," the court said in a recent order.

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine whether the 17th-century mosque has been constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

SC refuses to stay Krishna Janambhoomi-idgah suits in Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the proceedings before the Allahabad high court on suits related to the Sri Krishna Janambhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, saying it will not be fair to interfere with the high court order without hearing both the sides.

Wife's qualifications no ground to deny maintenance: HC

Wife's qualifications no ground to deny maintenance: HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife cannot be denied maintenance under Section 125 of CrPC merely because she is highly qualified or possesses vocational skills.

Allahabad HC summons makers of 'Adipurush' on July 27

Allahabad HC summons makers of 'Adipurush' on July 27

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A vacation bench comprising Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Shree Prakash Singh was hearing separate petitions of Kuldeep Tiwari and Naveen Dhawan seeking a ban on the movie.

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The agency has moved with its charge sheet against Shukla after getting a go ahead from the government to prosecute the retired judge, they said.

'Beheading' slogan challenges law, sovereignty; incites armed revolt: HC

'Beheading' slogan challenges law, sovereignty; incites armed revolt: HC

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Allahabad High Court has stated that the slogan "Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda" (the only punishment for insulting the prophet is beheading) challenges the authority of law and the sovereignty and integrity of India, as it incites people to armed rebellion.

No minority status for AMU: Allahabad HC

No minority status for AMU: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Meanwhile, the court also rejected a plea by the centre and AMU seeking permission to move the SC in the matter.

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the detention of three men under the stringent National Security Act for cow slaughter, saying the issue may be a matter of law and order but not public order.

Corruption eating vitals of country's economy: Allahabad HC

Corruption eating vitals of country's economy: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The applicant allegedly indulged in a conspiracy with the officers of the Noida Development Authority funnelled several crores of rupees from the public fund released for the construction of a cricket stadium with a pavilion building at Integrated sports complex at Noida.

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed authorities to remove a mosque from the premises of the Allahabad high court within three months, telling the petitioners that opposing the demolition that the structure stood on a terminated lease property and they can't claim it as a matter of right to continue.

HC dismisses plea against Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3

HC dismisses plea against Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea against Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom drama Jolly LLB 3 alleging mockery of judges and lawyers, noting the court was used to such mockery.

'Wife earns her living': HC sets aside maintenance order

'Wife earns her living': HC sets aside maintenance order

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The Allahabad high court has set aside a lower court order mandating a man to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, observing that she earns her living and did not reveal the true salary in her affidavit.

Omicron: Allahabad HC urges EC to defer UP polls, ban rallies

Omicron: Allahabad HC urges EC to defer UP polls, ban rallies

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

A Bench of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, while allowing the bail application of a petitioner in a case, said the number of patients infected with Omicron are increasing and there is a possibility of a third wave.

Married person can't enter into live-in without divorce: HC

Married person can't enter into live-in without divorce: HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Allahabad high court has ruled that a married person cannot legally enter into a live-in relationship with a third party without first obtaining a decree of divorce.

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order suspending the licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi over the death of a 22-year-old woman after a surgery.

Oral sex with minor not 'aggravated sexual assault': Allahabad HC

Oral sex with minor not 'aggravated sexual assault': Allahabad HC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Observing that 'oral sex' with a minor does not come under the 'aggravated sexual assault' category in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Allahabad high court has reduced the jail term of a man convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy from 10 years to seven years.

SC raps Allahabad HC for indiscipline

SC raps Allahabad HC for indiscipline

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

A bench of justices Dalveer Bhandari and Dipak Mishra also faulted the two-judge Lucknow bench for passing a judgement overruling another two-bench judgement which it said was contrary to established judicial norms as ideally such a conflicting view should have been referred to a larger bench.

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The high court further observed that the triple talaq practice, sanctioned under Muslim Personal Law that governs marriage, property and divorce violates the rights of Muslim women.

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The Allahabad high court on Saturday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Police for the 'illegally detention' of an interfaith couple without any direction/order for taking them into custody, and ordered their release.

HC denies protection to live-in couple due to woman's existing marriage

HC denies protection to live-in couple due to woman's existing marriage

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant protection to a live-in couple, citing the woman's existing marriage and the principle that one person's freedom cannot infringe upon another's legal rights.

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The CBI has alleged that Justice Shukla received illegal gratification from Justice (Retd) Quddusi and B P Yadav, chairman of Prasad Education Trust which runs a medical college in Lucknow, for getting a favourable order to prevent delisting from counselling sessions for admitting students in 2017.

Allahabad HC grants bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia

Allahabad HC grants bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Kanojia was arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable social media post on Ram Temple.

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

An FIR was registered at Hazratganj police station on December 29, 2007, charging the minister in the previous Samajwadi Party government with securing three arms licences by showing his Lucknow address and hiding the one in his native Pratapgarh.In his affidavit, the MLA stated that he was not involved in any criminal cases, but the police said that 41 cases were registered against him.

SC upholds 'rotten' remark against Allahabad HC

SC upholds 'rotten' remark against Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld its controversial remarks that something was "rotten" in the Allahabad high court where the "uncle judges syndrome" was rampant and needed cleansing.

CBI gets nod to prosecute retd Allahabad HC judge for corruption

CBI gets nod to prosecute retd Allahabad HC judge for corruption

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation has received sanction to prosecute retired Allahabad high court judge Justice S N Shukla in a corruption case for allegedly favouring a private medical college in his orders, officials said.

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on Friday ordered authorities to determine the age of the Shivling-like structure inside the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi using modern technology.

HC acquits five in 2007 Rampur CRPF camp terror attack case

HC acquits five in 2007 Rampur CRPF camp terror attack case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Allahabad High Court overturned a trial court's decision, acquitting five individuals previously convicted in connection with the 2007 terrorist attack on a CRPF camp in Rampur, citing defects in the investigation.

Allahabad HC strikes down UPPSC chief's appointment

Allahabad HC strikes down UPPSC chief's appointment

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of the appointment of controversial Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission chairman Anil Yadav, who was accused of turning the state's highest recruitment body into a private fiefdom by handpicking largely Yadavs for all top jobs.