"Only Special Benches Shall Hold Court Sitting Till April 9": Allahabad HC Issues 'Modalities & Arrangement' For Functioning of HC During COVID
3 years, 11 months ago

"Only Special Benches Shall Hold Court Sitting Till April 9": Allahabad HC Issues 'Modalities & Arrangement' For Functioning of HC During COVID

Live Law  

In view of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Allahabad High Court on Friday issued the Modalities & Arrangement which would be effective w.e.f. The High Court has notified that it would function with minimum strength and till further orders, only the special Benches constituted shall remain operational and regular Courts won't be sitting from April 5 to April 9. Bail Applications, Anticipatory Bail, Criminal Appeal U/s 14 A S.C. / S.T., Habeas Corpus Writ Petition, Writ Matters pertaining to Arrest / Stay of Arrest either in fresh cases or filed cases as these cases shall be placed before the Hon'ble Court as usual. However, in all other matters \, Urgency Application will have to be filed and these matters shall be placed before the Hon'ble Court only after the Urgency Application is allowed by the Special Benches constituted. Directions related to advocates Importantly, the Chambers of Advocates in the High Court Premises will not be opened and the Robes prescribed for the Hon'ble Judges and the Learned Lawyers shall remain suspended till further orders.

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Allahabad HCBA To Abstain From Judicial Work Today In Protest Against Non-Appointment Of HC Judges, Proposed Amendments To Advocates Act
1 month ago

Allahabad HCBA To Abstain From Judicial Work Today In Protest Against Non-Appointment Of HC Judges, Proposed Amendments To Advocates Act

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association, in its executive meeting held on Wednesday, passed a resolution to abstain from Judicial work today to protest against the dwindling number of judges and the Draft Advocates Bill 2025. As per the association's press release, the meeting discussed that despite the sanctioned strength of 160 judges, the High Court is working with less …

Magistrate/Sessions Court Has No Jurisdiction To Grant Bail To Accused If HC Issues NBW In Appeals Against Acquittal Or Conviction: Allahabad HC [FB]
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magistrate/Sessions Court Has No Jurisdiction To Grant Bail To Accused If HC Issues NBW In Appeals Against Acquittal Or Conviction: Allahabad HC [FB]

Live Law  

A full bench of the Allahabad High Court has held that where the High Court has consciously issued a non-bailable warrant for the arrest of an accused, against whose acquittal/conviction an appeal has been moved, the Magistrate or the Sessions Judge, as the case may be, would have no jurisdiction to release such person on bail. nor Session Judge would …

Allahabad HC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Fashion Model Booked Over 'Controversial' Poster With Shiva Linga
2 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Fashion Model Booked Over 'Controversial' Poster With Shiva Linga

Live Law  

Last week, the Allahabad High Court stayed criminal proceedings against Varanasi-based fashion model Mamta Rai in a 2022 case alleging that she promoted enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion and race and committed intentional insult by posting a picture showing her offering flowers on a Shivalinga with the caption “मैं काशी हूं ”. Challenging the chargesheet and …

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court
3 months ago

Allahabad high court holds UP special secretary in contempt, detains officer in court

Hindustan Times  

Taking serious note of disobedience of a court order, the Allahabad high court held Rajnish Chandra, special secretary, department of social welfare, UP, guilty of contempt of court and had sentenced him to detention in the court till the rising of court. The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj Besides, the court in its order dated December 20 imposed a fine …

Allahabad HC to only entertain Bar Association resolutions for ‘no adverse orders’
4 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC to only entertain Bar Association resolutions for ‘no adverse orders’

Hindustan Times  

Observing that it is unfortunate that the functioning of the court is put on hold without considering the importance of public time and public money, as well as the objective to ensure a speedy justice delivery system, the Allahabad high court has stated that in the future, it will only entertain resolutions passed by the Bar Association for “no adverse …

Allahabad HC Orders Inquiry Against Judicial Officer For Issuing Summons In Gangsters Act Case While 'On Leave'
7 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC Orders Inquiry Against Judicial Officer For Issuing Summons In Gangsters Act Case While 'On Leave'

Live Law  

On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court ordered an inquiry against a judicial officer who issued a summons against two accused to face trial for the offence under Section 3 U.P. A bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery directed the District Judge, Kanpur Nagar, to inquire under which circumstances the summoning order was passed and, if necessary, to call the then …

Supreme Court Asks Allahabad HC To Enable E-Filing & Virtual Appearance Facilities At UP District Courts
11 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Asks Allahabad HC To Enable E-Filing & Virtual Appearance Facilities At UP District Courts

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court to enable e-filing facility at e-Sewa Kendras of all the District Courts in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The Court also stated that a hybrid hearing before the High Court through a virtual set-up in the District Courts of Western UP may take place in compliance …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Roundup: February 12 - February 18, 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Roundup: February 12 - February 18, 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Smt Usha Verma And Another vs. State Of U.P. And 2 Others 2024 LiveLaw 96 Visible Alpha Solutions India Private Limited vs. Commissioner, CGST Appeals, Noida And Another 2024 LiveLaw 97 2024 LiveLaw 98 ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Writ Petition Has To Be Drafted Carefully, Reliefs Sought Must Be Supported By Pleadings: Allahabad High Court Rejects Claim For …

Allahabad HC (DB) Refers Matters Involving Lawyers Accused Of Land Grabbing To CJ For Nomination Of Bench For Regular Hearing
1 year, 2 months ago

Allahabad HC (DB) Refers Matters Involving Lawyers Accused Of Land Grabbing To CJ For Nomination Of Bench For Regular Hearing

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has referred a bunch of cases involving lawyers accused of land grabbing to the Chief Justice to nominate a specific bench that will be responsible for the regular hearing of these cases. The order was passed by a bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Narendra Kumar Johari to streamline and expedite hearing in these matters …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 18 To September 24, 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 18 To September 24, 2023

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Dr Virendra Singh v. State Of U.P. Mutual Divorce: Family Court Can't Reject Application To Waive Cooling Off Period In Mechanical Manner, Says Allahabad High Court Case Title: Amit Jaiswal v. Dr. Pankhuri Agarwal @ Dr. Pankhuri Jaiswal Case Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 339 The Allahabad High Court has held that the family court ought not to reject an …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 31 - August 06
1 year, 7 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 31 - August 06

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX M/S Bhawani Traders vs. State of U.P. And 2 Others 2023 LiveLaw 246 ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Goods In Transit Can’t Be Treated As Non-Traceable In Presence Of Tax Invoice, E-Way Bill And Bilty: Allahabad High Court Case Title: M/S Bhawani Traders vs. State of U.P. ‘Procedural review’ is an inherent power of every Court and Tribunal “to …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 9 To January 15, 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 9 To January 15, 2023

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Ravi Kumar vs. State Of U P And 2 Others 2023 LiveLaw 6 Melvin Saldanha And Anr. 'Serious Offence': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Raping Physically Challenged Woman On False Promise To Marry Case title - Pintu Kumar vs. State of U.P Case Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 8 The Allahabad High Court denied bail to a …

Introduce Biometric System For Employees' Attendance In CSC's Office, Ensure Case Files Reach HC By 10 AM: Allahabad HC To UP Govt
2 years, 2 months ago

Introduce Biometric System For Employees' Attendance In CSC's Office, Ensure Case Files Reach HC By 10 AM: Allahabad HC To UP Govt

Live Law  

Taking exception to the delay in the arrival of files to the Courts from the office of the Chief Standing Counsel, the Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the Principal Secretary & LR, UP Govt to introduce the biometric system in the office of CSC, Allahabad within two weeks so as to ensure that the office employees reach in time. …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 12 To December 18, 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 12 To December 18, 2022

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Bal Kumar Patel Alias Raj Kumar v. State of U.P. 2022 LiveLaw 532 ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Allahabad High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former MP & Brother Of Slain Dacoit 'Dadua' In A Cheating Case Case title - Bal Kumar Patel Alias Raj Kumar v. State of U.P. Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To 2 Alleged PFI …

Allahabad High Court Quarterly Digest: July To September 2022 [Citations 307 - 454]
2 years, 5 months ago

Allahabad High Court Quarterly Digest: July To September 2022 [Citations 307 - 454]

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Anwar Ali v. State Of UP And Another 2022 LiveLaw 307 Zamanat Abbas v. Union Of India Thru. v. Baij Nath And Others Case Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 316 The Allahabad High Court recently observed that the Court shall take utmost precaution in finding the accused guilty only on the basis of circumstantial evidence. Anticipatory Bail Plea Maintainable If …

Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest: August 2022 [Citations 349 - 406]
2 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad High Court Monthly Digest: August 2022 [Citations 349 - 406]

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Kusum Lata Yadav v. State Of U.P. Section 106 Evidence Act Doesn't Absolve Prosecution Of Discharging Duty To Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Allahabad HC Case title - Raj Kishore @ Pappu v. State of U.P Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 366 The Allahabad High Court has observed that in absence of cogent evidence that the Murder accused was in …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: May 23 To May 29, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: May 23 To May 29, 2022

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Ram Chandra v. State 2022 LiveLaw 255 Jyoti Sikka v. State Of U.P. 2022 LiveLaw 265 Babu Khan v. State Of U.P.And Another 2022 LiveLaw 266 Anamika Srivastava v. Anoop Srivastava 2022 LiveLaw 267 Judgments/Orders/Reports Complete Examination Of Private Witnesses, Both Chief & Cross, On Same Day: Allahabad HC Directs Trial Court Judges In UP Case title - …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Roundup: May 16 To May 22, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Roundup: May 16 To May 22, 2022

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Manvir v. State 2022 LiveLaw 242 Preeti Malik v. State Of U.P. and Another 2022 LiveLaw 254 Orders/Judgments of the week "Relationship Not A Factor Affecting Credibility Of Witness": Allahabad HC Upholds Life Sentence Case title - Manvir v. State Case Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 242 The High Court observed that relationship is not a factor affecting the credibility …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: May 9 To May 15, 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: May 9 To May 15, 2022

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Lavkush v. State of U.P.Thru.Prin.Secy.Home Lko. Enemy Property Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Samajwadi Party MLA Azam Khan Case title - Mohammad Azam Khan v. State Of U.P. "Young Lawyers Advised To Take Up Such Cases": Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Undertrial In Jail For Over 11 Years Case title - Akhilesh v. State of …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: March 21 To March 27, 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: March 21 To March 27, 2022

Live Law  

CITATIONS 2022 LiveLaw 130 TO 2022 LiveLaw 141 NOMINAL INDEX Sajid @ Kale v. State of U.P. "Case Not Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt": Allahabad High Court Acquits Murder Accused, Sets Aside Death Penalty Case title: State of Uttar Pradesh v. Rahul Singh @ Govind Singh connected with Rahul Singh @ Govind Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh Case Citation: 2022 …

Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines For Functioning Of District Courts, Tribunals Subordinate To It From Jan 10
3 years, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines For Functioning Of District Courts, Tribunals Subordinate To It From Jan 10

Live Law  

Due to the recent increase in the cases of COVID-19, the Allahabad High Court has decided to issue certain guidelines that shall be applicable to all the Courts subordinate to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad with effect from January 10.The Guidelines issued by the High Court are as follows:Before the opening of the campus, District Judges will ensure. …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: January 3 To January 9, 2022
3 years, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: January 3 To January 9, 2022

Live Law  

Judgments/Orders of the Week1. 'Prayers Omnibus In Nature': Allahabad High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL On Alleged Corruption In Madarsas Case title - Mohammad Imran v. State Of U.P. Offence Punishable U/S 506 IPC If Committed In Uttar Pradesh Is A Cognizable Offence: Allahabad High Court Case title - Rakesh Kumar Shukla v. State of U.P. If Counsel Refuses To …

Allahabad High Court: Annual Digest 2021 [Compendium Of 250 Orders/Judgments]
3 years, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court: Annual Digest 2021 [Compendium Of 250 Orders/Judgments]

Live Law  

As the year 2021 is coming to an end, LiveLaw brings to you a yearly Round-up of important updates from the Allahabad High Court. The Allahabad High Court last week pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Government as the SDM, Varanasi, acted "arbitrarily and illegally" in detaining two persons for breach of peace. 18.Sexual Offence Against Woman- Any Form Of Compromise/Marriage …

POCSO Cases- Allahabad HC Calls Upon Local Police, CWCs To Strictly Comply With 'Junaid Case' Directions On Rights Of Victims
3 years, 3 months ago

POCSO Cases- Allahabad HC Calls Upon Local Police, CWCs To Strictly Comply With 'Junaid Case' Directions On Rights Of Victims

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday observed that in all cases pertaining to the POCSO Act, the directions issued by the High Court in Junaid Vs. State of U.P. It may be noted that in Junaid's case, the High Court had, inter alia, issued directions and a timeline for the disposal of bail applications under the POCSO Act, 2012. Further, …

How Long Will It Take To Provide Security, Biometric & CCTV Camera Arrangements Across All Judgeships: Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

How Long Will It Take To Provide Security, Biometric & CCTV Camera Arrangements Across All Judgeships: Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh Government as to how long would it take to provide the arrangements with regard to security, biometric, and CCTV cameras in respect of all the Judgeships in the State of Uttar Pradesh.Essentially, the query was raised by the Bench of Justice Suneet Kumar and Justice Samit Gopal in a suo …

Allahabad High Court Grants Protection From Arrest To 'The Wire's Siddharth Varadarajan And Ismat Ara In FIR Over Report On Farm Law Protestor's Death
3 years, 4 months ago

Allahabad High Court Grants Protection From Arrest To 'The Wire's Siddharth Varadarajan And Ismat Ara In FIR Over Report On Farm Law Protestor's Death

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently granted interim protection from arrest to The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and reporter Ismat Ara in connection with a case registered against them for tweeting a report on the death of a protester in New Delhi during the Republic Day incidents as it allegedly "mislead people".The Bench of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice. …

Allahabad High Court Questions Police Officer's Conduct In Interrogating & Frequently Visiting Lawyer Of An Inter-Religious Couple
3 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad High Court Questions Police Officer's Conduct In Interrogating & Frequently Visiting Lawyer Of An Inter-Religious Couple

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has called for an explanation from an SHO of Bareilly District regarding his conduct in relation to interrogation and frequent visits to the home of a Lawyer who had represented an inter-religious couple in their protection plea filed before the Court.The Bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Deepak Verma was hearing the plea of …

Allahabad High Court Bats For Installation Of CCTV Cameras In All Sections Of HC For Transparency In Court's Working
3 years, 7 months ago

Allahabad High Court Bats For Installation Of CCTV Cameras In All Sections Of HC For Transparency In Court's Working

Live Law  

In an attempt to "control and monitor" the activities of various sections of the High Court with a view to having better court management as well as transparency in its working, the Allahabad High Court last week directed the Registrar General of the Court to propose the idea of installing CCTV in all the sections of the Courtroom to the …

Allahabad HC Issues Notice to BCI on Plea Seeking Ban on Present Dress Code for Lawyers
3 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad HC Issues Notice to BCI on Plea Seeking Ban on Present Dress Code for Lawyers

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court issued notice to the Bar Council of India on Friday on a plea seeking a ban on the present dress code of black coat and robes for lawyers. The petitioner has demanded from the court that it should direct the BCI to frame fresh rules for prescribing a new dress code for lawyers across India in …

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Immediate Covid-19 Vaccination Drive For Prisoners
3 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Immediate Covid-19 Vaccination Drive For Prisoners

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a PIL seeking Covid-19 vaccination drive for prisoners across the State on an urgent basis. In view of above, let this petition be listed again on 16 July 2021 to enable learned Additional Advocate General to submit the status report, as fresh," the order stated. The plea also mentions that the …

"Not Attired In Proper Uniform": Patna High Court Refuses To Take Notice Of Public Prosecutor's Appearance
3 years, 8 months ago

"Not Attired In Proper Uniform": Patna High Court Refuses To Take Notice Of Public Prosecutor's Appearance

Live Law  

The Patna High Court yesterday refused to take notice of the appearance of the learned APP in a criminal matter as he was not attired in proper uniform. The Bench of Justice Madhuresh Prasad said that the Court "could not take notice" of APP's appearance as he was not in proper uniform.Thus, the matter was adjourned to be listed on …

Officers, Officials & Staff Found Roaming Without Mask In HC Premises To Face Disciplinary Action: Allahabad High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Officers, Officials & Staff Found Roaming Without Mask In HC Premises To Face Disciplinary Action: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has directed all its Officers, Officials & Staff of High Court, Allahabad to wear Face-Masks compulsorily. A notification in this regard has been issued by the High court on June 28 and its states:"All the Officers, Officials & Staff of High Court, Allahabad to wear Face-Masks compulsorily, failing which will attract strict disciplinary action. A notification …

COVID- Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines For Functioning Of District Courts/Tribunals From June 16 Till Further Orders
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID- Allahabad High Court Issues Guidelines For Functioning Of District Courts/Tribunals From June 16 Till Further Orders

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday issued guidelines for the functioning of the Courts and Tribunals subordinate to it and the guidelines shall be applicable from June 16, 2021, till further orders. Further, the High Court has also issued the direction that the urgency of other civil matters may be decided at the local level and if found suitable, it …

Allahabad High Court Adjourns PIL For Covid19 Management Citing 'Paucity Of Time'; Matter Adjourned Thrice Since Change In Roster
3 years, 9 months ago

Allahabad High Court Adjourns PIL For Covid19 Management Citing 'Paucity Of Time'; Matter Adjourned Thrice Since Change In Roster

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Friday adjourned its suo moto PIL on Covid-19 management citing 'paucity of time'. Establishment Of Public Grievance Cells To empower the common man bearing the brunt of both the pandemic and mismanagement of medical infrastructure, the High Court directed the UP Government to open, within 48 hours, a "Public Grievance Cell" in every district so …

Covid-19: Allahabad High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till August 2
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Allahabad High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till August 2

Live Law  

Noting that the Covid-19 situation has still not improved and all the Courts including the district courts, tribunals as well as the High Court are working in virtual mode with limited capacity, the Allahabad High Court has decided to extend all interim orders, etc. till August 2, 2021.On April 24, the High Court had extended all the interim orders passed …

District Courts/Tribunals In Uttar Pradesh To Hear Only Fresh Urgent Matters In Virtual Mode From April 28
3 years, 10 months ago

District Courts/Tribunals In Uttar Pradesh To Hear Only Fresh Urgent Matters In Virtual Mode From April 28

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday issued modalities/ guidelines which would be applicable to all the Courts subordinate to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad with effect from April 28, 2021.#AllahabadHighCourt: In view of increasing cases of #COVID19, the District Courts/Tribunals in the state of #UttarPradesh to hear only urgent matters by way if. Read Allahabad HC Order: pic.twitter.com/7ZxxHPOUJq …

Covid-19: Allahabad High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till May 31
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: Allahabad High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till May 31

Live Law  

Reviving the suo moto case registered last year, the Allahabad High Court on Saturday extended all the interim orders passed by various Courts and Tribunals in the State, which were subsisting on 15th March 2021, till 31st May, 2021. The extension has been granted by a Division Bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Sanjay Yadav and Justice Prakash Padia, The …

Gujarat High Court Notifies Fresh Roster; Filing Restricted To Urgent Cases Only
3 years, 10 months ago

Gujarat High Court Notifies Fresh Roster; Filing Restricted To Urgent Cases Only

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has notified a fresh sitting arrangement of Benches that will hear cases via video conferencing, between April 26 and April 30. Some are listed below: Matters pertaining to Parole, Furlough, Cancellation of Bail, Anticipatory Bail Applications and all other Single Judge Criminal Matters shall be heard by Justice Paresh Upadhyay.. Applications for regular bail, matters arising …

Allahabad High Court Resorts To Virtual Hearings; Modalities Notified
3 years, 11 months ago

Allahabad High Court Resorts To Virtual Hearings; Modalities Notified

Live Law  

In view of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, the Allahabad High Court has decided to stop physical functioning with immediate effect and to resort to virtual hearing from today, i.e. The Committee for the purpose of taking Preventive & Remedial Measures and for Combating the impending threat of Covid-19 has notified the following modalities for virtual hearings: Entry Advocates, …

Covid-"Hearing Of Cases Only Through VC": Allahabad HC Issues 'Modalities & Arrangement' For Functioning of Lucknow Bench During COVID
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid-"Hearing Of Cases Only Through VC": Allahabad HC Issues 'Modalities & Arrangement' For Functioning of Lucknow Bench During COVID

Live Law  

In view of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday issued the Modalities & Arrangement which would be effective w.e.f. The notification issued by the High Court also states that Video-conferencing facility shall also be made available in the V-C Cabins situated in the Mediation Centre. In related news, owing to the sudden surge in …

[Covid-19] "Police Has Also Become Complacent": Allahabad High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Non-Adherence To Mask Rule In UP
3 years, 11 months ago

[Covid-19] "Police Has Also Become Complacent": Allahabad High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Non-Adherence To Mask Rule In UP

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over reports of people not adhering to the "mask rule" amid the Covid-19 pandemic. On noting the meagre number of people who were penalized for violating the Covid-safety guidelines in the city of Prayagraj, a Division Bench comprising of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar observed, "This small number of penalisation shows …

Misplacing SC's Order From High Court Records: Supreme Court Directs Allahabad HC Chief Justice To Inquire, Take Action Against Erring Officials
4 years ago

Misplacing SC's Order From High Court Records: Supreme Court Directs Allahabad HC Chief Justice To Inquire, Take Action Against Erring Officials

Live Law  

In view of the Allahabad High Court's inquiry, which concluded that though an order of Supreme Court was received by it, the same wasn't communicated to the Concerned Judge, the Supreme Court on Monday, in suo moto proceedings, directed the High Court's Chief Justice to fully investigate the matter under the administrative directions. The Bench of Justice D. Y. Chandrachud …

'ICMR Confident About Availability Of Covid Vaccine In Near Future': Allahabad High Court Orders 24x7 Vigilance For Wearing Of Masks In 6 Cities
4 years, 3 months ago

'ICMR Confident About Availability Of Covid Vaccine In Near Future': Allahabad High Court Orders 24x7 Vigilance For Wearing Of Masks In 6 Cities

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Police authorities to ensure that people moving in public spaces mandatorily wear masks, to prevent the spread of Covid-19 virus. A Division Bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar has asked the Additional Advocate General to see that surveillance is done viz-a-viz wearing of masks in the districts of Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Meerut, …

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Habeas Corpus Petition Against Custody Of 3 Persons Arrested With Siddique Kappan On Way To Hathras
4 years, 4 months ago

Allahabad High Court Issues Notice On Habeas Corpus Petition Against Custody Of 3 Persons Arrested With Siddique Kappan On Way To Hathras

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notices on a Habeas Corpus petition filed by 3 alleged PFI Members, arrested by the Deputy Superintendent of Police while they were going to Hathras to meet family of the deceased gang-rape victim and later remanded to judicial custody by CJM Mathura. The Plea also contends, "The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mathura, vide its …

Allahabad High Court Pulls Up A Judicial Magistrate For Advising The Party 'To Do Or What Not To Do' [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

Allahabad High Court Pulls Up A Judicial Magistrate For Advising The Party 'To Do Or What Not To Do' [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently pulled up a Judicial Magistrate for passing a "strange order" whereby he "advised the client to do or what not to do". The Background of the Case An application was filed before the High Court under 482 CrPC against the order dated 02.01.2020 passed by Judicial Magistrate, Deoria in Misc. 217 of 2014 Matter before …

[Tablighi Jamaat] Allahabad HC Issues Notice To UP Govt. In 12 Bangladeshi Nationals' Plea; Interim Protection Granted Against Coercive Action [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

[Tablighi Jamaat] Allahabad HC Issues Notice To UP Govt. In 12 Bangladeshi Nationals' Plea; Interim Protection Granted Against Coercive Action [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday issued notice to the State Government in connection with an application, filed by 12 Bangladeshi Nationals, praying to quash the charge sheet dated 06.06.2020 as well as cognizance order dated 31.07.2020 The Bench of Justice Anil Kumar-IX was hearing the application in which it was also prayed that the further proceeding be stayed in …

SC Sets Aside Allahabad HC Order Which Allowed Former Union Min Chinmayanand Access To Victim's Statement Under Section 164 CRPC
4 years, 5 months ago

SC Sets Aside Allahabad HC Order Which Allowed Former Union Min Chinmayanand Access To Victim's Statement Under Section 164 CRPC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Allahabad High Court order which had allowed former Union Minister and BJP leader Chinmayand to seek a certified copy of the statement of the victim recovered under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. A Bench headed by Justice UU Lalit dictated the Order and stated that the appeal filed by …

No Sanitization Of HC Premises; Benches Do Not Assemble On Time: Allahabad HCBA Writes To Chief Justice [Read Letter]
4 years, 6 months ago

No Sanitization Of HC Premises; Benches Do Not Assemble On Time: Allahabad HCBA Writes To Chief Justice [Read Letter]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has addressed a letter to Chief Justice Govind Mathur, highlighting their grievances over functioning of the Court, including non-sanitization of its premises. President of the HCBA, Senior Advocate Armendra Nath Singh and General Secretary of the HCBA, Prabhashankar Mishra informed the CJ that the concerned department is not maintaining cleanliness in the premises, and …

Allahabad HCBA Secretary & President Write To Chief Justice Highlighting Difficulty In VC Hearings & E-Filing [Read Letters]
4 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad HCBA Secretary & President Write To Chief Justice Highlighting Difficulty In VC Hearings & E-Filing [Read Letters]

Live Law  

Secretary of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association, Prabha Shanker Mishra, has addressed a letter to the HC Chief Justice, urging him suspend the functioning of the High Court until proper arrangement for physical/ video conference hearings are made. "Today, i.e., on July 22, 2020, I personally inspected the Video Conference facility made available by the High Court and the …

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