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Supreme Court to Create Guidelines Preventing Insensitive Judicial Orders in Sexual Assault Cases
Dec 08, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over insensitive judicial orders in rape and sexual assault cases, announcing plans to develop comprehensive guidelines for courts nationwide. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that such controversial comments create a "chilling effect" on survivors, potentially pressuring them to withdraw cases. This initiative follows a controversial Allahabad High Court order that downplayed sexual offenses against minors.
Allahabad High Court Dismisses POCSO Case: Protecting Happily Married Couple from Unnecessary Legal Harassment
Nov 28, 2025 02:33 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act against a man who married the alleged victim, recognizing that forcing the happily married couple to face trial would constitute harassment. Justice Kshitij Shailendra ruled that courts cannot remain silent spectators when justice demands immediate intervention, especially when the alleged victim herself denies the accusations and supports dismissal of the case filed by her father.
Allahabad High Court Rules DNA Tests Cannot Be Routinely Ordered in Paternity Disputes
Nov 27, 2025 10:05 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has established that DNA tests for paternity verification cannot be ordered routinely in legal disputes. Justice Chawan Prakash dismissed a petition from Ramraj Patel who contested his daughter's paternity, ruling that such tests can only be mandated when there is proven absence of cohabitation during the relevant period.
Allahabad High Court Overturns 1996 Ghaziabad Bus Blast Conviction: Legal Analysis
Nov 19, 2025 12:46 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has set aside the conviction of Mohammad Ilyas in the 1996 Ghaziabad bus bombing case that killed 18 people. The two-judge bench ruled that the prosecution failed to prove charges against the appellant, determining that the police-recorded confessional statement was inadmissible under Section 25 of the Evidence Act. This landmark ruling highlights critical evidentiary standards in India's judicial process for terrorism-related cases.
Allahabad High Court Prohibits 'Hinglish' Judgments: Trial Courts Must Use Either Hindi or English Exclusively
Nov 15, 2025 10:47 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that trial courts in Uttar Pradesh must write judgments entirely in either Hindi or English, prohibiting mixed-language documents. Justices Rajeev Misra and Ajay Kumar emphasized that consistent language use ensures ordinary litigants can properly understand court decisions, directing this ruling be circulated to all judicial officers statewide for compliance.
Supreme Court Allows Surendra Koli's Curative Petition in Notorious Nithari Killings Case
Nov 11, 2025 03:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court has accepted Surendra Koli's curative petition challenging his conviction in the infamous Nithari murder cases from 2006, allowing his release from prison following acquittals in all other cases. Originally implicated alongside employer Mohinder Singh Pandher in multiple murders involving children and young women in Noida, Koli's case highlights significant judicial developments from initial death sentences to eventual acquittal due to investigation flaws.
Allahabad High Court Orders Rs 75,000 Compensation for Man Wrongfully Jailed in Kidnapping Case
Nov 05, 2025 10:53 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 75,000 compensation after finding that police continued investigating a kidnapping case despite the alleged victim's statement that she left voluntarily. The court quashed the FIR against Umed alias Ubaid Khan, who was wrongfully imprisoned for over a month based on false allegations.
Allahabad High Court Bans Commercial Activities on Educational Institution Grounds in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 19, 2025 05:02 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that properties belonging to educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh, including playgrounds, cannot be used for commercial activities such as exhibitions or fairs. The division bench directed the state government to issue a circular enforcing this directive across all educational institutions within one month, emphasizing that educational infrastructure should be strictly reserved for educational and curricular activities.
Allahabad High Court Orders Release of Illegally Detained Interfaith Couple, Condemns UP Police for Constitutional Rights Violation
Oct 19, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of an interfaith couple illegally detained by Uttar Pradesh Police without proper authorization. The court strongly condemned authorities for violating the adult woman's constitutional rights and succumbing to social pressure instead of protecting citizens' liberty. The judges emphasized that detention based on religious differences is unacceptable in a democratic nation governed by rule of law, directing police officials to ensure the couple's safety and security.
Allahabad High Court Orders Samajwadi Party MP to Pay Rs 30,000 Monthly Maintenance to Fourth Wife
Oct 16, 2025 01:31 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has directed Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi to pay Rs 30,000 monthly maintenance to his fourth wife while referring their matrimonial dispute to mediation. The court has given three months for settlement, requiring Nadvi to deposit Rs 55,000 and warning of consequences if he fails to comply with the maintenance order.