Swami Avimukteshwaranand POCSO Case Informant Ashutosh Maharaj Moves Allahabad HC To Quash 2013 UP Police History-Sheet

Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, the first informant in the POCSO FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, has approached the Allahabad High Court to challenge the UP Police's history sheet, opened in 2013.Appearing in person before the Court, Ashutosh Maharaj, who claims to be the President of Sri Krishna Janmbhumi Mukti Nirman Trust (Registered), Mathura, also sought deletion of his name from the Police surveillance register. It is his case that a history-sheet was opened against him at...

Constitutional Functionaries Like MPs, Judges, Ministers Entitled To 'Hon'ble' Honorific, Civil Servants Are Not: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that constitutional functionaries who exercise sovereign functions must be addressed as 'Hon'ble' in every communication pertaining to them. A bench of Justice JJ Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena clarified that personal disgruntlement or familiarity with a family can't permit the author of any communication to refer to a sovereign functionary without their entitled honorific. The Court, however, further clarified that a civil servant,...

Mathura Stampedes | Allahabad High Court Seeks Details Of Comprehensive Crowd & Crisis Management Plan

Taking note of recent incidents of stampede-like crowd crush in Mathura during auspicious occasions, resulting in injuries and casualties, the Allahabad High Court has asked the district authorities whether a comprehensive plan for crowd and crisis management exists for the city. A bench of Justice Vinod Diwakar has also sought details of the strategies and management principles in place for handling crowd-related disasters, for sensitising stakeholders and for enhancing institutional...

Allahabad HC Sets Aside Divorce Granted Under Non-Existent Law; Pulls Up Family Court For 'Casual' Approach

The Allahabad High Court recently set aside a divorce decree granted by a Family Court in Banda, noting that the judgment relied upon a statute ['Muslim Women Marriage Dissolution Act, 1986'] that does not actually exist. A bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Vivek Saran also took exception to the concerned Judicial Officer, who holds the rank of a Senior District Judge,...

Allahabad HC Orders UP Govt To Pay ₹2 Lakh For Seizure & Hasty Auction Of Vehicle Over Unproven Cattle Smuggling Claim

The Allahabad High Court last week directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to pay at least Rs. 2 Lakh as compensation to a man whose vehicle was arbitrarily confiscated and subsequently hastily auctioned by state authorities in connection with a case under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. Quashing the confiscation orders, the Court directed the State Government...

Introduction Or Expansion Of Religious Practices Which Disrupt Social Balance Not Protected U/Art 25, 26: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the introduction or expansion of a religious use or practice not previously prevalent, particularly where it disturbs the existing social balance, is not protected under Articles 25 and 26. The bench added that the State is not required to wait for an actual disruption and may take reasonable preventive measures where such activity is likely to...

Regular Congregational Religious Activities On Private Land Not Immune From State Regulations: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that religious prayers can be organised on private property if they are occasional and non-disruptive, but when the property is used for regular or organised congregational activities, it may invite government regulation. A Bench of Justice Saral Srivastava and Justice Garima Prashad added that where such activity in the private property...

Govt Criticism No Offence; 'Fight' Against Ideology Distinct From Inciting Rebellion: Allahabad HC Refuses FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

Dismissing a plea for FIR against LoP in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged 'Fighting Indian State' remark, the Allahabad High Court today observed that in a parliamentary democracy, criticism of government action or policies is not only permitted but essential.The Court stressed that criticism or ideological difference may not, by itself, constitute an offence, noting that an...

'Fighting Indian State' Remark | Allahabad HC Rejects Plea Against Sambhal Court Order Refusing FIR Against LoP Rahul Gandhi

The Allahabad High Court today DISMISSED a petition challenging a Sambhal Court's order which rejected an application seeking the registration of an FIR against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged controversial remarks. A bench of Justice Vikram D Chauhan pronounced the order in open court today. A detailed order is awaited.The petition, filed by...

Only NCLT Allahabad Registry To Scrutinize Fresh Filings As Allahabad HC Stays Principal Bench's 'Joint Scrutiny' Order

The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, stayed the notification/order of Registrar, NCLT Principal Bench, New Delhi, which sought joint scrutiny of petitions/ applications filed in NCLT Allahabad by NCLT Allahabad and the Principal Bench at New Delhi.While granting the counsel for the Union of India 2 weeks' time to file a counter affidavit, the bench of Justice Saral Srivastava and Justice...

Allahabad High Court Imposes ₹25K Costs On Advocate For Filing PIL With False Credentials & Pending Criminal Cases

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 25,000 on an advocate who filed a public interest litigation against alleged encroachment of road by indicating false credentials in his affidavit. While imposing the cost, the bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra observed,“we are satisfied that the instant petition is a gross misuse and abuse of...

Panchayat Polls 2026 | In Contempt Plea, Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt To Specify Timeframe For Forming OBC Commission

Hearing a contempt petition concerning the delay in constituting a dedicated Other Backward Classes (OBC) Commission for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Principal Secretary of the State's Department of Panchayati Raj.A bench of Justice Saurabh Lavania has asked the concerned authority to file an affidavit within 3...