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HC raises constitutional questions on making village heads administrators after expiry of panchayats’ tenure in Uttar Pradesh

The high court directed that at the next hearing, the government should explain in detail under which legal provision the appointment of outgoing village heads as administrators was made and how it is in accordance with the Constitution. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:59 am IST

Petitioner abuses CJI, flings papers. Why did the SC judges let him go?

In its order, the court said it had consciously decided to refrain from acting against him. (X video screengrab)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 07:29 pm IST

Assets from unknown sources can’t be presumed to be ‘proceeds of crime’: Allahabad HC

The court in its July 1 order also observed that merely alleging possession of assets from an unexplained source would not automatically establish that they were proceeds of crime under the PMLA. (For Representation)

Published on Jul 07, 2026 10:25 pm IST

Allahabad HC refuses to quash rape, gangrape FIR under guise of ‘nikah halala’

As per the FIR, the victim was married in April 2015 at the age of 15 and was subsequently divorced via triple talaq in January 2016. A few months later, she was married to another man under the pretext of halala and was raped.

Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:25 am IST

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya: Allahabad HC to hear plea for advocate commission on July 6

The petition was filed by the Lord Sri Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheswar Virajman Tejo Mahalaya temple as well as by Hari Shankar Jain and four others. (For Representation)

Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:02 am IST

Who is ‘Honourable’ in the Indian republic? High Court order sparks a question

The Allahabad High Court's recent order sparked debate after it raised an unusual question: who can rightfully be addressed as 'Honourable'?

Published on Jul 01, 2026 06:34 am IST

After high court rap, Lucknow Police traces 24 of 34 missing girls in 20 days

The East Zone, which earlier had the highest number of pending cases, has recorded the biggest improvement. DCP (east) Deeksha Sharma told HT that only one girl remains to be traced out of the 10 cases that were pending when the matter was heard by the court. (Pic for representation)

Published on Jul 01, 2026 03:00 am IST

Mosim case: Fatehpur police seek narco tests after DNA profiling draws blank

Fatehpur SP Abhimanyu Manglik said the accused would undergo polygraph and, subsequently, narco-analysis tests after obtaining the necessary legal approvals. (For representation)

Published on Jun 30, 2026 11:48 pm IST

70-year-old mosque razed in Baghpat over encroachment on pond land

Officials said the operation, carried out under heavy police deployment, lasted nearly two-and-a-half hours. (Sourced)

Published on Jun 21, 2026 05:52 am IST

Lucknow police traces four missing girls, nabs four accused

The recoveries come two days after the high court sought a progress report from commissioner of police Amrendra Sengar on 34 girls who remain untraced in Lucknow. (For Representation)

Published on Jun 14, 2026 03:34 am IST

HC stays proceedings against 22 accused in Sambhal violence case

The violence case is linked to the court-ordered survey of Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid. (File)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 06:12 am IST

Missing girls cases: Lucknow Police under pressure after high court pulls up commissioner; special teams deployed

Police officials said dedicated teams are now working on each pending case. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jun 12, 2026 08:06 am IST

Missing girls in Lucknow: HC ask judicial officers to monitor cases, seeks report from police commissioner

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court passed the order on June 10. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jun 11, 2026 07:02 am IST

HC orders ₹2 lakh compensation for man’s 8-day illegal detention

The court further directed that the amount be recovered from the assistant commissioner of police (ACP), Bara, Prayagraj, after conducting a disciplinary inquiry against him within three months. (For representation)

Published on Jun 11, 2026 03:54 am IST

HC stays LIC staff census duty order

The court said that prima facie, this special appeal required a detailed hearing (For representation only)

Published on Jun 11, 2026 03:22 am IST

Allahabad HC asks state govt to compensate man kept in illegal custody

Allahabad HC asks state govt to compensate man kept in illegal custody

Published on Jun 10, 2026 11:01 am IST

Rising cases of missing girls: HC raps Lucknow police, seeks explanation

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court (For representation)

Published on Jun 10, 2026 04:36 am IST

SC flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

SC flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

Published on Jun 09, 2026 12:55 pm IST

Allahabad HC slams delay in minor rape victim's abortion case

Allahabad HC slams delay in minor rape victim's abortion case

Published on Jun 09, 2026 11:47 am IST

Bareilly violence case: Allahabad HC rejects Maulana Tauqeer Raza’s bail plea

Tauqeer Raza, the alleged mastermind of the 2025 Bareilly violence case, has been languishing in jail since October 13, 2025. (For Representation)

Published on Jun 06, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Paper leak regime: AAP’s Sanjay Singh sharpens attack on centre, UP govts

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh (third from left) addressing media persons in Prayagraj on Saturday. (HT)

Published on Jun 07, 2026 02:59 pm IST

HC grants permission to minor abduction victim to undergo abortion

The high court has fixed July 15 for the next hearing. (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Jun 14, 2026 02:48 am IST

Allahabad HC orders minor’s release, seeks report from police, trial court judge

The high court observed that the petitioner was below 17 at the time of the alleged incident. However, police failed to verify his age before taking action, and the judicial magistrate subsequently remanded him to jail. (Foe REpresentation)

Published on Jun 06, 2026 03:16 am IST

Evolve doctrine to hold senior officers accountable for subordinates' lapses: Allahabad HC to DoPT

Evolve doctrine to hold senior officers accountable for subordinates' lapses: Allahabad HC to DoPT

Published on Jun 05, 2026 01:02 am IST

Allahabad HC order immediate release of jailed minor; seeks report from police, trial court judge

Allahabad HC order immediate release of jailed minor; seeks report from police, trial court judge

Published on Jun 05, 2026 12:08 am IST

Allahabad HC bins PIL seeking probe into 'anti-national activities' of Cockroach Janta Party

Allahabad HC bins PIL seeking probe into 'anti-national activities' of Cockroach Janta Party

Published on Jun 03, 2026 12:01 am IST

HC upholds direction for entrusting census duties to employees of LIC

HC uphols direction for entrusting census duties to employees of LIC

Published on Jun 02, 2026 09:28 am IST

Restore woman’s mobile number blocked on husband’s bogus complaint: Allahabad HC

The court said it was not satisfied with the reply filed by police. (For Representation)

Published on Jun 01, 2026 10:53 pm IST

HC directs UP to pay ₹5 lakh to man arrested despite stay

The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj (HT File Photo)

Published on Jun 01, 2026 07:37 pm IST

HC quashes NSA detention order against 2 in cow slaughter case

Allahabad high court in Prayagraj

Published on May 30, 2026 05:38 am IST

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