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allahabad hc news

Report on Justice Varma to be tabled during Parliament's monsoon session

The tabling of the report assumes importance as justice Varma’s resignation has not been accepted by President Droupadi Murmu.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 12:00 pm IST

‘Places of worship Act doesn’t bar public-use takeover’: Allahabad HC

File: People queue up to offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the concluding day of 'Adhik Maas', in Varanasi, June 15
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 09:06 am IST

Presumption of innocence ends with guilty verdict: Supreme Court

A bench of justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan made the observation while setting aside Allahabad high court orders.
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 08:50 am IST

‘Loyal to govt, not Constitution’: Allahabad HC tears into UP police system

The bench made these observations while quashing a criminal case against three members of a family in Ghaziabad charged under the UP Gangsters Act.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 05:32 pm IST

'Throwing non-veg food into Ganga could hurt religious beliefs': Allahabad HC

The Allahabad HC observed that the accused “are apologetic for their actions and even their families also regret the pain that had been caused to the society at large.”
Published on May 18, 2026 05:07 am IST

Throwing non-veg food in Ganga could hurt sentiments: HC in iftar row bail order

Photo for representation
Updated on May 18, 2026 12:24 am IST

Allahabad HC dismisses plea for offering namaz on piece of Sambhal village land

The court also said that the State is constitutionally entitled and in appropriate cases duty-bound to prevent the use of public land without lawful authority.
Published on May 02, 2026 11:02 pm IST

Married man staying in live-in relationship not a crime: Allahabad HC

Morality and law have to be kept apart, the Allahabad high court said.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Cash row: LS speaker reconstitutes panel probing charges against Justice Varma

Justice Yashwant Varma came under the radar after burnt wads of cash were recovered from his residence here in March last year.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:46 am IST

Probe committee fast-tracks proceedings in case against justice Yashwant Varma

Justice Varma first appeared before the committee, constituted under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, on January 24. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 09, 2026 06:16 am IST

Allahabad HC questions UP government over 'bulldozer justice', demands clarity

A bulldozer in action in Bareilly.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 11:29 am IST

'After live-in fails, cases get filed': Allahabad HC says laws favour women

Live-in relationship breakdowns leading to rape FIRs, says Allahabad HC
Published on Jan 27, 2026 11:46 am IST

Allahabad HC denies bail to man accused of aiding illegal immigrants in India

A bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan and Justice PK Srivastava also directed that the man be arrested for interrogation, expressing serious displeasure and anguish regarding the "callous and careless approach of the investigating agency".
Published on Jan 12, 2026 10:54 pm IST

Must find a solid solution to teacher absenteeism: Allahabad HC to UP govt

The Allahabad High Court observed that the absence of an effective attendance mechanism since Independence has severely impacted the constitutional right to education of poor children. (Representative image)
Published on Nov 02, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Allahabad HC directs Rampur Samajwadi Party MP to pay maintenance to fourth wife

During the course of the hearing in the high court, the counsel for the MP submitted that the matter is related to matrimonial dispute and Nadvi has an intention to settle the same amicably.
Published on Oct 16, 2025 07:08 am IST

Allahabad HC annuls 79% reservation in govt medical colleges in 4 UP districts

Allahabad HC has nullified UP government orders that led to reservation of over 79 per cent of seats in government medical colleges in four districts. (Representative image)
Published on Aug 31, 2025 07:04 pm IST

Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute in UP's Sambhal to be heard on Sept 25

Sambhal Jama Masjid committee president Zafar Ali being carried by supporters after being released from prison.
Published on Aug 28, 2025 04:00 pm IST

Allahabad HC to hear Centre's response on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship plea today

The petition claims that Rahul Gandhi's alleged citizenship of another country contravenes Indian law, which doesn't permit dual citizenship.
Published on May 05, 2025 10:06 am IST

‘Victim herself invited trouble’: Allahabad HC grants bail to rape accused

While granting bail to the accused, the Allahabad high court said that the applicant has made out apt case for bail.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 10:01 pm IST

'Premature': SC refuses to entertain plea on cash discovery at HC judge's house

A man shows burnt pieces of a currency note found among debris near the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, in New Delhi
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 02:08 pm IST

BJP MP seeks action against Justice Mishra for Allahabad HC observations on rape

Allahabad High Court judge Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 03:34 pm IST

Cash row: HCBA seeks justice Varma’s impeachment, CBI, ED probe

HCBA, Allahabad, termed the incident the “blackest day” in the history of Indian judiciary. (For Representation)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:28 am IST

Allahabad HC judge withdraws from Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh Mela

Judge Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, whose remarks at a VHP gathering in December sparked a scandal, has chosen not to attend a seminar on the Ram temple movement in the Kumbh Mela region on January 22.
Published on Jan 18, 2025 12:41 pm IST

Allahabad HC stays arrest of SP MP Barq in Sambhal mosque violence case

The arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in relation to unrest in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district during an inspection of a mosque from the Mughal era was delayed by the Allahabad High Court on Friday
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:12 pm IST

Allahabad HC judge likely to face SC collegium over remarks at VHP event

Allahabad high court' sitting judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who courted controversy over his alleged remarks at an event of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:01 pm IST

UP man accused of raping minor granted bail after promising to marry her

The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj (HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 16, 2024 03:44 pm IST

Allahabad HC commutes death penalty of father, son in 19-year-old murder case

Allahabad High Court (File)
Published on Oct 11, 2024 01:53 pm IST

No spouse expected to remain in marriage at risk of malicious prosecution: HC

The Allahabad high court said that the decision was made based on proven facts. (Sourced)
Updated on Sept 05, 2024 06:45 am IST

Hathras case: Allahabad HC seeks Centre, UP govt’s replies on arrest of alleged PFI members

A two-judge bench of the Allahabad High Court passed the order on Tuesday.
Published on Jan 06, 2021 08:28 pm IST