Panchayat Poll Duty Death | Allahabad HC Says Covid Lab Report Valid Unless Proven Forged; Quashes Rejection Of ₹30 Lakh Compensation

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has held that a positive report regarding COVID-19 test by the Uttar Pradesh Covid Lab must not be doubted unless it is proved to be a forged document.Petitioner approached the High Court for compensation of her husband's death due to contracting COIVD-19 while being on panchayat election duty in 2021. Due to high fever and other COVID like...

'Distributing Bible, Preaching Religion No Crime': Allahabad High Court Pulls Up UP Police For Overreach In Conversion Case

In a strongly worded order, the Allahabad High Court recently observed that the mere distribution of the Bible or the act of preaching a religion does not constitute an offence under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. A bench of Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Babita Rani also admonished the UP Police for what it termed as "bending backward"...

'Implementation Is Executive's Domain': Allahabad High Court Disposes PIL Claiming Laws Against Denigration Of Hindu Deities Are 'Ineffective'

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) on Thursday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea seeking a review of the effectiveness of the current legal framework regarding the protection of Hindu deities and religious books from denigration. A bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Indrajeet Shukla observed that while the making or amending of laws lies strictly within...

'Shocked & Surprised': Allahabad High Court Seeks Official's Explanation For Ordering Teacher's Dismissal A Year After His Death

The Allahabad High Court expressed it 'surprised' at the conduct of the state education authorities who initiated dismissal proceedings against an Assistant Teacher more than a year after he had already passed away due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Stressing that an inquiry could not be started against the dead person, a bench of Justice Prakash Padia directed the Director of...

SC's 2016 Verdict Exempts 'Sensitive' FIRs From Mandatory Online Uploading; 'Aggrieved Person' May Seek Copy From SP/CP: Allahabad HC

Clarifying the procedure for obtaining a copy of First Information Report (FIR) in 'sensitive' cases where they are not uploaded online, the Allahabad High Court recently noted that in such cases, an "aggrieved person" can apply directly to the Superintendent of Police (SP) or Commissioner of Police, as the case maybe, seeking a copy of the FIR. HC referred to the exceptions carved...

'X' Posts On Pahalgam Attack 'Against PM', His Name Used Disrespectfully: Allahabad HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Singer Neha Rathore

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) today rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with an FIR lodged against her for allegedly making objectionable posts on social media regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pahalgam terror attack. A bench of Justice Brij Raj Singh observed that the 'X' Posts/tweets posted by...

'Unexecuted NBW Justified Only If Convict Is Dead Or Fled Nation: Allahabad HC Asks UP Police To Trace Man In 1984 Appeal Across India

The Allahabad High Court has observed that a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) of arrest can be returned unexecuted in only two specific eventualities: if the fugitive is dead or if he has fled the country with tangible evidence to prove it. Noting thus, a Division Bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Sanjiv Kumar on Tuesday refused to accept a report by the Commissioner of...

Allahabad High Court Questions Legality Of Notice Process In Modified Township Plan, Seeks Affidavit From CEO NOIDA

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has called for the personal affidavit of the Chief Executive Officer of the New Okhla Development Authority for determining the area of circulation of newspapers 'Business Standard' and 'Mahamedha' through which objections were invited on the modified township plan map.Petitioner, Association of Apartment Owners of Pavilion Court and Pavilion Height...

Evasion Of Tax Cannot Be Attributed To Transporter When Consignor Accepts Error In Loading Goods: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that evasion of tax cannot be attributed to the transporter when consignor accepts error in loading goods. Certain goods were intercepted in transit from Dehradun to Delhi. After notices were issued to the cosigner/ consignee, the goods were released in their favour. Subsequently, an order alleging intention to evade tax under Section 129 of the GST...

Exoneration In Bar Council Disciplinary Proceedings No Ground To Quash Legitimate Criminal Case : Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that a favorable order or exoneration in a disciplinary proceeding conducted by the Bar Council is not, by itself, a valid ground to quash a legitimate criminal case against an Advocate. The Bench comprising Justice Jai Prakash Tiwari observed that criminal proceedings and disciplinary proceedings are distinct and can run simultaneously as...

After Man Struggles To Reach Courtroom, Allahabad High Court Seeks Details Of Facilities Available For PwDs In HC Premises

The Allahabad High Court has directed its Registry to place on record the details of various measures and support systems available for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) within the High Court premises. The order was passed after a person with locomotor disability, seeking protection against threat from wife's parents, faced 'great difficulty' while entering the court precincts due to...

Allahabad High Court Rejects Advocate's Plea Challenging LoP Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Election From Raebareli

The Allahabad High Court today dismissed an advocate's petition seeking a writ of quo warranto against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pertaining to his Lok Sabha election from Raebareli constituency. The petitioner in person Ashok Pandey claimed that due to Gandhi's conviction in the criminal defamation case over the "why all thieves have Modi surname" remark, he was disqualified...