India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Withholds FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

Allahabad HC Withholds FIR Order Against Rahul Gandhi in Citizenship RowIn a remarkable exercise of judicial self-restraint, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has put on hold its own order—dictated in open court just a day earlier—directing the registration of a First Information ...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Orders FIR Against Rahul Gandhi on Citizenship Claims

Allahabad HC Orders FIR Against Rahul Gandhi on Citizenship ClaimsIn a potentially explosive development with far-reaching political and constitutional ramifications, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Rahul ...

18 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Locus Irrelevant for Section 7-A RBO Act Proceedings When Fraud in Building Permission Evident: Allahabad HC

Fraud Can't Hide Behind Prior Writs: Allahabad HC Revives Building Sanction ProbeIn a significant ruling for urban development enforcement, theAllahabad High Court at Lucknowhas quashed an order dropping proceedings underSection 7-A of theRegulation of Building Operations Act, 1958 (RBO Act),...

04 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Judicial Orders of Criminal Courts Not Amenable to Writ Under Article 226: Allahabad High Court

Allahabad High CourtBars Article 226 Challenges to Criminal Court Orders, Echoing Supreme Court DirectiveIn a ruling that reinforces boundaries on High Court powers, theAllahabad High Courtat its Lucknow Bench dismissed a writ petition seeking to quash orders from a criminal magistrate. Justi...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Senior Citizens Act Can't Resolve Property Title Disputes Between Unrelated Parties: Allahabad HC

Senior Citizen's Shield or Property Battleground? Allahabad HC Draws the LineIn a clear demarcation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007's boundaries, the Allahabad High Court at Lucknow Bench dismissed a writ petition

21 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC Judge Reserves SC-Expedited Verdict on Fatigue

Allahabad HC Judge Reserves SC-Expedited Verdict Citing Hunger and FatigueIn a stark revelation that underscores the human limits within India's overburdened judiciary, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of theAllahabad High Court'sLucknow Benchrecently reserved judgment in a case expedited by theSupr...

28 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Judge Educates Lawyer on Ramcharitmanas in Rejecting Belated Petition

Judge Educates Lawyer on Ramcharitmanas in Rejecting Belated PetitionIn a courtroom episode that blended legal rigor with literary insight, theAllahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench)recently dismissed a writ petition underArticle 226 of the Indian Constitution, citing unexplained laches of nearl...

09 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Unrecognized Madrasas Can Operate If Not Seeking Aid: Allahabad High Court

Unrecognized Madrasas Can Operate Without Seeking State Recognition or Aid: Allahabad High Court Ruling Affirms Article 30 Rights Introduction In a significant judgment delivered on January 16, 2026, the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, ruled that unrecognized madrasas in Uttar Pradesh ca...

19 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Rules Bar Association Private Not 'State' Under Article 12

Delhi High Court Clarifies: Bar Associations Are Private Entities, Beyond Writ Jurisdiction Reach In a significant ruling for the legal fraternity, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that bar associations, such as the New Delhi Bar Association (NDBA), do not qualify as 'State' under Article 12...

19 Jan 2026

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Delhi HC Quashes IT Notices Against NDTV Founders

Delhi HC Quashes IT Notices Against NDTV Founders, Imposes Costs on Tax Department In a significant victory for media moguls Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy, founders of New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV), the Delhi High Court has quashed income tax reassessment notices issued in March 2016, ruling...

19 Jan 2026