How Is Rampal Managing To Write & Distribute Books Allegedly Targeting Hindu Deities From Hisar Prison? : Allahabad High Court Asks Jailor

On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) directed the Jailer, Hisar Central Jail in Haryana to explain as to how self-styled Godman Sant Rampal, presently lodged in the Jail, is writing and distributing books allegedly targeting the Hindu deities. A bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Prashant Kumar passed the order on a plea moved by Hindu Front for Justice...

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Alleged 'Al-Qaeda' & 'Jamaat-Ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh' Operative Booked Under UAPA

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted bail to an alleged operative of AQIS (Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent) and JMB (Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh) on grounds of parity with other 11 alleged operatives who were granted relief by the HC last year. A bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary granted bail to accused (Mohd. Kamil @ Kamil)...

Deceased Farmer's Odd Jobs Won't Disentitle His Family From 'Mukhya Mantri Krishak Durghatana' Scheme Benefit: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that merely because a farmer is doing odd jobs at the time of his death, that cannot by itself, disentitle his family from availing the benefits of the Mukhya Mantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana. A bench of Justice Shekhar B Saraf and Justice Praveen Kumar Giri observed thus while allowing a petition filed by one Savita Yadav, whose...

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Commenting 'Pakistan Jindabad' On Pak Citizen's Video

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted bail to a 20 year old boy accused of liking a video uploaded by a Pakistani citizen on social media and posting 'Pakistan Jindabad' comment. Granting relief to accused (Jaid), a bench of Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal noted that the he had not mentioned any religious comment or any other comment lowering the dignity and sovereignty of...

Under SARFAESI & RDB Acts, Dues Of Secured Creditors Take Precedence Over Govt Dues: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that under Section 26-E of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 and Section 31B of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, the debts of the secured creditors will take precedence over all over debts including crown debts.The bench of Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Praveen Kumar...

Removal/Substitution Of Entry In Records Under Land Revenue Act Is Judicial Matter, Opportunity Of Hearing Necessary: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that any change in the entry in revenue records, including removal or substitution under Section 34 of the Land Revenue Act is a judicial matter for which opportunity of hearing must be provided to concerned parties.Justice Irshad Ali held,“Grant of opportunity of hearing in administrative matters is comparatively a recent doctrine. As far as judicial...

Allahabad High Court Directs Registry To Digitize All Records Relating To Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Case

The Allahabad High Court recently directed the Registrar (Judicial) (Computer) to take necessary steps for digitization of all records relating to the Sri Krishna Janmbhumi title dispute cases, for ensuring the safety and preservation of case documents. The order was passed by a bench of Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, who has now been shifted to the Lucknow Bench of the...

Case Being 'Covered Up': Allahabad High Court Summons ADGP Over Probe Against CBCID Head Constable Accused Of Extortion

Taking serious note of alleged police inaction and the apparent influence of an accused Head Constable over the probe authorities in connection with an extortion case, the Allahabad High Court last week summoned the Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Varanasi, to appear in person and file a personal affidavit detailing the progress of the investigation. A Bench of...

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Judicial Officer Vinai Kumar Dwivedi As Allahabad High Court Judge

The Central Government today notified the elevation of Vinai Kumar Dwivedi, Judicial Officer, as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court. His name was recommended by the SC Collegium in its meeting held on 06th October 2025.10 lawyers & 14 Judicial Officers took oath as judges of the Allahabad High Court on 27th September, 2025. With the latest appointment, the High Court is set to function at...

[Land Acquisition Act] Limitation For Filing Application U/S 28A Starts From Date Of Redetermination Of Compensation: Allahabad High Court

Observing that Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act 1984 is beneficial provision, the Allahabad High Court has held that limitation for filing application under Section 28-A starts from date of award of redetermination of the compensation on which land owner relies and not the original award which may have been set aside by a higher court.Dealing with an acquisition made in 1990, the bench...

Sex With Wife Above 16 Years Of Age Before 2017 Not Rape: Allahabad High Court Sets Aside 2007 Conviction Order

The Allahabad High Court has held that a man can be convicted for having sexual intercourse with minor wife of over 15 years age, only after Supreme Court's judgment in Independent Thought vs Union Of India (2017), and not prior to that.In Independent Thought case, the Supreme Court read down the exception 2 to Section 375 (rape) IPC, which provided that sexual intercourse with wife above...

Provide Security To Law Student Facing Inquiry Over Alleged Derogatory Video On Dr Ambedkar : Allahabad High Court To BBA University

The Allahabad High Court has directed the administration of the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, to ensure full security to a law student who is facing disciplinary proceedings over an allegedly derogatory video concerning Dr. BR Ambedkar. A bench of Justice Pankaj Bhatia passed the order while disposing of a petition filed by the student, who was pursuing his LLB...