Allahabad High Court
Allahabad HC Refuses Relief To YouTuber Mridul Madhok Accused Of Body Shaming, Defaming Fitness Influencer Kopal Agarwal
The Allahabad High Court last week rejected a writ petition moved by YouTuber and Instagram influencer Mridul Madhok seeking quashing of an FIR lodged against him over allegations of body shaming, defaming and making false claims regarding fitness influencer Kopal Agarwal. Observing that a cognizable offence was found to have been committed by Madhok after perusing the impugned FIR, the court rejected his petition. A bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Om Prakash Shukla,...
Rape Survivor's S. 164 CrPC Statement Before Magistrate Is On Higher Pedestal Than Statement Recorded By IO U/S 161 CrPC: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has observed that the statement made by a rape survivor under Section 164 CrPC before the Magistrate stands on a high pedestal, and a sanctity is attached to such statement recorded during the course of the investigation than that of her statement recorded under Section 161 CrPC by the Investigating Officer. A bench of Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra made this observation while dismissing a criminal revision plea filed challenging an order of the Judicial...
Allahabad High Court Allows Withdrawal Of PIL Against Appointment Of SP Gupta As State Information Commissioner
On Wednesday, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea as withdrawn, challenging Swatantra Prakash Gupta's appointment as the State Information Commissioner. The PIL plea, filed by the petitioner in person, Ashish Kumar Singh, challenged Gupta's appointment as the SIC, contending that it violates Section 15(6) of the Right to Information Act, 2005,...
Allahabad High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Sitapur Congress MP Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Woman
The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) today refused the anticipatory bail plea filed by Congress's Member of Parliament from Sitapur Lok Sabha constituency, Rakesh Rathore, in connection with an FIR against him over allegations of sexually exploiting a 35-year-old woman.However, a bench of Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan disposed of his plea at the admission stage, giving him the liberty...
'While Public Going Wild On Social Media Over Court Delays...' : Allahabad HC Slams Litigant Objecting To Speedy Court Proceedings
In a scathing observation, the Allahabad High Court recently slammed a litigant (petitioner) who moved the court against the swift proceedings in a case under the UP Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953.A bench of Justice JJ Munir observed that it was ironic that while social media and public platforms often criticize the judiciary for prolonged court proceedings and frequent adjournments,...
[S.16 Arbitration Act] Jurisdiction Of Tribunal Cannot Be Challenged After Submission Of Defence: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that as per Section 16(2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal cannot be challenged after submission of defence and that the arbitral tribunal is empowered to adjudicate on its own jurisdiction.The bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Dr. Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava held “Section 16 of the...
Allahabad High Court Directs Registration Of PIL For Creation Of 9149 Trial Courts, Says Matter Interests 'Public At Large'
In a plea to expedite a 14-year-old criminal revision, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Registry to register a PIL pertaining to the creation of courts in the trial judiciary, and place it before the Chief Justice for appropriate directions.Justice Rajeev Singh held that, “this Court is of the view that the issue related to the creation of 9149 courts is related to interest of...
Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 20 To January 26, 2025
NOMINAL INDEX Neeraj Kumar v. Smt. Shradha Goel 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 20 Rekha And 3 Ors. vs. State Of U.P. And 2 Ors. 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 21 Alka Singh Chauhan v. Shakti Singh 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 22 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 23 Amar Singh v. State Of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy./Prin. Secy. Administration Deptt. Lko. And 2 Others 2025 LiveLaw (AB) 24 Chandrakant Tripathi vs. State...
'Violation Of Familial Trust': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To POCSO Accused For 'Illicit' Relation With Minor Sister-In-Law
The Allahabad High Court recently denied bail to a man booked under the POCSO Act, Indian Penal Code and Dowry Prohibition Act on the allegations of harassing his wife (complainant/informant) for dowry as well as for enticing away her minor sister and subjecting her to aggravated penetrative sexual assault. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh remarked that the accused's alleged...
Advocate Praveen Kumar Giri Sworn In As A Judge Of Allahabad High Court
Advocate Praveen Kumar Giri was sworn in as Judge of the Allahabad High Court today. His appointment was notified by the Central Government on January 23. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his name in December last year. With his appointment, the working strength of the High Court now stands at 79 Judges against the sanctioned strength of 160 Judges. Justice...
Allahabad High Court Questions Credentials Of Man Who Moved PIL To Protect 17th Century Agra's 'Hammam'
The Allahabad High Court on Monday questioned the credentials of the petitioner who moved a PIL (Public Interest Litigation) plea seeking protection of the heritage building [17th-century Hammam (public bath) in Agra], claiming that it is facing the potential danger of being demolished by “illegal and unauthorised persons”.A bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Vikas...
Mutual Incompatibility Not Ground To Dissolve Hindu Marriage Within 1 Year Unless There Is 'Exceptional Hardship': Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has held that marriage between two Hindus cannot be dissolved within one year of marriage on grounds of mutual incompatibility, unless there is exceptional hardship or exception depravity as provided under Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.The parties had filed for mutual dissolution of marriage under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. However,...