Allahabad High Court
Rahul Gandhi dual citizenship row: Allahabad HC withholds FIR order against Lok Sabha LoP—What did the court say?
The Allahabad High Court has temporarily stayed its order directing the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi over allegations of dual citizenship, pending a chance for him to respond. The case stems from a petition alleging he holds British citizenship.
3 min read18 Apr 2026‘With deep anguish I…’: What Justice Yashwant Varma said in his resignation letter to President Murmu
Inside the resignation letter, Justice Yashwant Varma expressed profound anguish while also describing it as an honour to have served the President during his tenure.
2 min read10 Apr 2026Cash Row: Justice Yashwant Varma resigns from Allahabad HC
Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned due to a cash controversy involving burnt wads of cash found at his residence in March last year.
1 min read10 Apr 2026No crime if married man lives with consenting adult woman, says Allahabad HC; insists on keeping law, morality apart
The Allahabad High Court has said a married man in a live-in relationship is not committing a criminal offence, prioritising individual rights over societal morality. The court emphasised that legal principles should remain separate from societal views.
2 min read27 Mar 2026‘Either resign or….’: Allahabad HC comes down heavily on Sambhal SP, DM over limiting number of people in mosque
The Allahabad HC overturned a UP government's order limiting the number of people allowed to offer prayers at a mosque in Sambhal district. It asserted that local authorities must ensure law and order. The court emphasised that worship can occur without state permission if on private property.
2 min read14 Mar 2026Is Institutional integrity in India under threat?
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s words indicate we are heading towards a phenomenal decline of institutions. The judiciary isn’t alone. From Parliament to the public we can easily find innumerable instances.
3 min read2 Mar 2026Where there’s a will, there’s a way: We need urgent reforms to speed up justice
India’s courts are burdened with tens of millions of pending cases, empty judicial posts and faltering tribunals. Clearing the backlog will go a long way in securing the credibility of justice delivery. It’s a pity that even extending work hours is facing resistance.
4 min read24 Feb 2026UP anti-conversion law doesn't bar interfaith marriages or live-in relationships, says Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad HC clarifies that the UP anti-conversion law does not impede interfaith couples from marrying or living together, affirming their fundamental rights under the Constitution. This ruling reinforces the principle of individual choice in relationships, transcending religious boundaries.
4 min read23 Feb 2026Nithari serial killings case: Supreme Court acquits Surinder Koli in last pending case. Here's what order said
The Supreme Court acquitted Surendra Koli in the Nithari serial killings case, ordering his immediate release if not wanted in other cases.
2 min read11 Nov 2025Allahabad HC pulls up UP Police for unlawful detention of interfaith couple: ‘Liberty cannot bow to social pressure’
The Allahabad High Court criticised Uttar Pradesh Police for unlawfully detaining an interfaith couple, saying officers acted ‘under social pressure’ and violated their fundamental rights.
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