Allahabad High Court Bans Saliva-Stained Documents to Combat Unhygienic Practices in Legal System

Sep 27, 2025 08:41 pm CST

The Allahabad High Court has issued a directive prohibiting the acceptance of court documents with paan saliva stains, citing serious hygiene concerns and infection risks. Justice Shree Prakash Singh ordered the court registry and government legal offices to reject any files bearing these unsanitary marks, highlighting the need for proper document handling protocols in the judicial system.