Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Religious Conversions During Gatherings
The Allahabad High Court has raised significant concerns about the increasing number of religious conversions occurring during gatherings. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal expressed these concerns while dismissing the bail plea of Kailash, who was accused of converting a group of Hindus from a
Allahabad High Court Upholds Acquittal in Rape Case, Emphasizes Mutual Burden of Proof
Issue: The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the acquittal of a man accused of rape, highlighting the shared burden of proof in cases of sexual offences. Rule: The Division Bench, consisting of Justices Rahul Chaturvedi and Nand Prabha Shukla, underscored that while laws
Allahabad High Court Grants Interim Bail for Marriage in POCSO Case Amid Controversy over Victim’s Age
The Allahabad High Court granted interim bail to an accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) to facilitate his marriage to the complainant, despite objections from the State regarding the girl’s age. The accused, who
Advocate Files PIL to Rename Allahabad High Court as ‘High Court of Uttar Pradesh’
Deepanker Kumar, a lawyer representing Lucknow-based advocate Deepanker Kumar, has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition in the Allahabad High Court to rename the institution as the High Court of Uttar Pradesh. Kumar argues that the tradition of naming a High Court
Judge summoned by Allahabad High Court for prejudice against Muslim attorneys on the basis of religion
Issues: Facts of the Case: Additional District & Sessions Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi was called by the Allahabad High Court due to allegations of religious prejudice against Muslim counsel in a case involving forced religious conversions. The Muslim attorneys’ request for an adjournment
Court Approval Required for Filing Private Photographs in Legal Proceedings : Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has directed its registry to obtain court permission before allowing the filing of private photographs of parties. Justice Ajay Bhanot argued that such photographs can invade privacy and can be traumatic for individuals. The court issued a direction that
POCSO Act: Child Abuse Cases Cannot be Dismissed via Compromise, Minor’s Consent Immaterial
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that child abuse cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) cannot be dismissed based on a compromise between the accused and the victim. The court stated that the consent of the minor
Allahabad High Court Declares ‘Kanyadan’ Not Mandatory for Hindu Marriages, Upholds Saptpadi as Essential Ritual
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the ‘kanyadan’ ritual, a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, is not essential for the solemnization of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. The decision was prompted by a revision plea filed by Ashutosh Yadav, who contested a
Allahabad High Court Upholds Interfaith Couple’s Rights, Quashes FIR filed against illegal Conversion
The Allahabad High Court has quashed a case involving an interfaith marriage, where an FIR was filed against the couple under Sections 379, 120-B, and 366 of the IPC & Section 3/5 (1) of the U.P. Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act,
Allahabad High Court Rules on Maintenance of Complaints Under Section 498-A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act
Introduction: The Allahabad High Court recently rendered a significant judgment regarding the maintainability of complaints under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, particularly concerning second marriages. The court’s ruling, which arose from a plea challenging
