Prayagraj, March 20, 2026 — In a significant ruling expanding the scope of compensation in accident cases, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Indian Railways to pay an additional ₹8 lakh for the loss of an unborn child who died along with a pregnant woman in a train accident.
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the 10-month preventive detention of three men under the National Security Act for alleged illegal cattle slaughter on the first day of Navratri in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh.
The Oudh Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressing serious concern over what it described as “stigmatic and demoralising” remarks made by the Supreme Court against a judge of the Allahabad High Court.
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association (HCBA) has urged Bar Associations across India to oppose the proposal requiring High Courts to function on two Saturdays each month. In a letter dated January 27, 2026, the HCBA flagged concerns about the impact of additional court days on lawyers, judges, and staff, and questioned whether longer hours would meaningfully reduce case backlogs.
Allahabad High Court News: Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has held that the slogan “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda” (for insulting the Prophet, there is one punishment: beheading) amounts to a challenge to the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, as it incites people to armed rebellion and undermines the authority of…
Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance to Wife Earning ₹73,000 and Owning ₹80 Lakh Flat: Allahabad – The Allahabad High Court has set aside a family court’s order requiring a husband to pay ₹15,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, while upholding the direction to provide ₹25,000 per month for the maintenance of their minor child. This ruling highlights the evolving dynamics in maintenance disputes and the court’s approach to evaluating the financial capacity of both spouses.
Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Inquiry, Dismisses Justice Varma’s Challenge: NEW DELHI — In a landmark decision affecting judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The petition challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the subsequent recommendation for his removal, which stemmed from the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. The apex court, in a ruling delivered by a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih, held that both the constitution of the committee and the procedure it followed were not illegal, reinforcing the legal sanctity of the in-house mechanism for addressing judicial misconduct.
Supreme Court “Shocked”, Strips Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Prashant Kumar of Criminal Roster: New Delhi – In an extraordinary move, the Supreme Court has come down heavily on an Allahabad High Court judge, ordering that he be immediately stripped of his criminal roster. The apex court was “shocked” by the judge’s reasoning in a judgment that suggested criminal prosecution could be an acceptable alternative for recovering money in a civil matter.
Allahabad High Court Bans Rs 500 Photo ID Fee by Bar Associations: Prayagraj – The Allahabad High Court has issued a strong interim order. It has stopped the High Court Bar Association (Allahabad) and the Oudh Bar Association (Lucknow) from charging ₹500 for photo identification. This fee was being collected from lawyers and individuals filing…
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail to 62-Year-Old Accused of Posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on Facebook Post: Allahabad – The Allahabad High Court has recently denied bail to a 62-year-old man accused of sharing a Facebook post containing the slogan “Pakistan Zindabad,” holding that his “anti-national conduct” disentitles him from seeking the protection of his fundamental right…
Allahabad High Court Slams UP Police, Civil Officials for Flouting Judicial Orders: Prayagraj – In a scathing rebuke, the Allahabad High Court on Friday heavily criticized officials of the Uttar Pradesh police and civil administration. The condemnation came after a house in Baghpat district was illegally demolished, despite an explicit stay order issued by the…
The Allahabad High Court recently restrained Asok Pandey, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment for contempt of court in April, from practicing at Allahabad and Lucknow Benches of the High Court for three years [State of UP v Asok Pande] The Division Bench of Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Brij Raj Singh also restrained…
