Allahabad High Court Upholds Eviction Order Against Mosque Built On Govt Land, But Quashes Penalty Under Revenue Code

Recently, while holding that the mosque in question was illegally constructed on the Gram Sabah land which was recorded as 'Khalihan' in the revenue records, the Allahabad High Court removed penalty imposed under U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 against the present mosque occupants as there was no material to link them to the construction of the mosque and did not have any title, right or interest in...

No Need To Appoint Guardian In Case Of Hindu Minor's Interest In Undivided Joint Family Property: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that in case of a Hindu minor's interest in the undivided joint family property, no guardian can be appointed to manage such interests. It held that the same will be taken care by the adult member of the family, as per Section 12 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal held“it is clear that in case a minor has an interest...

No One Can Make An Honour Issue Out Of An Adult Marrying A Person Of Their Choice: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that no individual can make an "honour issue" out of a consenting adult marrying a person of their own choice. The Court added that it is the State's duty to protect the life, limb, and property of such persons, even against their own family members. A bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena made these observations while...

Can State Seal A Mosque Without Prior Notice? Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt's Response

The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government to explain the authority under which it can seal a Mosque, especially whether it can do so without prior notice. A bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Siddharth Nandan questioned the UP Govt while hearing a writ petition filed by Ahsan Ali. It is the petitioner's case that he is the lawful owner...

Wives Generally Exaggerate Husband's Income In Maintenance Pleas; It Doesn't Automatically Warrant Perjury Action: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that it is common knowledge that a wife generally exaggerates her husband's income in maintenance proceedings, but such exaggerated statements do not automatically warrant the initiation of perjury proceedings against her under Section 340 CrPC. A bench of Justice Raj Beer Singh passed this order while dismissing a criminal appeal filed by a...

Allahabad High Court Drops Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate Who Accused Judge Of Working Under 'Govt Pressure'

The Allahabad High Court last week dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate who had accused a single judge of working under government pressure in open court. A bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay closed the matter after accepting the unconditional apology tendered by the advocate. The incident occurred on February 12, 2026, during...

No Anticipatory Bail On Mere Summons In Complaint Cases? Allahabad High Court Doubts 2025 Ruling, Refers Issue To Larger Bench

The Allahabad High Court has referred to a larger bench the question as to whether an anticipatory bail application is maintainable after an accused is summoned in a complaint case involving a non-bailable offence.A bench of Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla expressed disagreement with a 2025 coordinate bench ruling in Asheesh Kumar v. State of U.P. and Another 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 293, wherein it...

Muslims Can Invoke 'Guardians And Wards Act' Provisions For Seeking Minor's Custody: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that persons governed by Muslim personal law are not precluded from seeking custody of a minor under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. A bench of Justice Anil Kumar-X said that while personal law may guide the Court in determining the rights of parties; however, the paramount consideration is always the welfare of the minor, which overrides...

Section 144 BNSS | Daughter-In-Law Not Legally Obligated To Maintain Parents-In-Law : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to maintain her parents-in-law under the statutory provision of Section 125 CrPC or Section 144 BNSS. Observing that the right to claim maintenance under Section 144 BNSS is a statutory right and is confined only to the categories of persons expressly mentioned therein, a bench of Justice Madan...

Married Persons Cannot Enter Into Live-In Relationship Without Obtaining Divorce: Allahabad HC Refuses Protection

A single judge of the Allahabad High Court on March 20 observed that an individual who is already married and has a living spouse cannot legally be permitted to enter into a live-in relationship with a third person without seeking a divorce from the earlier spouse.A bench of Justice Vivek Kumar Singh made this observation while disposing of a writ petition filed by a couple (both married...

Confessions Can Guide Police Investigations Even If They Can't Be Part Of Charge Sheet: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that, as per the Supreme Court's ruling in Sanju Bansal v. State of Uttar Pradesh, even though police-recorded confessional statements can't be part of the charge-sheets, it does not prevent the police from relying on such statements to proceed in an ongoing investigation.A bench of Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla observed so while rejecting the...

No Offence If Married Man Stays In Live-In Relationship With Adult Woman: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that there is no offence if a married man stays with an adult in a live-in relationship with the consent of the other person. Stressing that morality and law must remain separate, a bench comprising Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena stated that social opinions and moral views will not dictate the Court's actions when protecting citizens'...