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Allahabad HC Flags Declining Standards in Law Colleges, Sends Zero-Mark Answer Sheet to BCI [Read Order]
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Allahabad HC Flags Declining Standards in Law Colleges, Sends Zero-Mark Answer Sheet to BCI [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a law student's plea for re-evaluation after he scored zero marks, but directed that his redacted answer sheet be sent to the Bar Council of India and the Law Commission, expressing concern over declining legal education standards.

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Every Plea for Help Deserves Compassion, Not Dismissal: Allahabad HC on Dowry Harassment [Read Order] Judiciary
Every Plea for Help Deserves Compassion, Not Dismissal: Allahabad HC on Dowry Harassment [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court urged families to treat dowry harassment complaints as genuine cries for help, not routine marital disputes, while upholding convictions in a dowry death case and modifying the sentence.

Allahabad HC: Notarised Affidavit From Anywhere Valid for Filing Writ Petitions Judiciary
Allahabad HC: Notarised Affidavit From Anywhere Valid for Filing Writ Petitions

The Allahabad High Court held that duly notarised affidavits from anywhere in India are valid for filing writ petitions and clarified that photo verification is not mandatory.

Non-Working CCTV, Gen-Sets at Police Stations 'Dereliction of Duty': Allahabad HC [Read Order] Judiciary
Non-Working CCTV, Gen-Sets at Police Stations 'Dereliction of Duty': Allahabad HC [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court holds that non-functional CCTV cameras and backup power facilities at police stations amount to dereliction of duty by the Superintendent of Police, in a plea alleging illegal detention.

Fugitive Khalistan Commando Force Operative, Arrested After 31 Years, Granted Bail In 1993 Arms Act Case: Allahabad HC Judiciary
Fugitive Khalistan Commando Force Operative, Arrested After 31 Years, Granted Bail In 1993 Arms Act Case: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court granted bail in a 1993 Arms Act case, holding the accused hadn't 'deliberately absconded' despite a fresh arrest on a non-bailable warrant.

Allahabad HC: Courts Can't Direct Sanctioning Authority To Approve Prosecution, Quashes Case Against Ex-DM

The Allahabad High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a former District Magistrate of Saharanpur in a CBI sand mining case, holding that a trial court cannot direct the CBI to secure sanct...

Allahabad HC Monitors 14-Month Battle Against Monkey Menace, Directs High-Powered Committee to Report Regularly

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad has continued to press the Uttar Pradesh government to develop a concrete, actionable plan to control the state's persistent monkey menace, culminating in its...

Allahabad HC Upholds Life Conviction in 2008 Fatehpur Murder, Corrects Omission of Section 34 IPC

Allahabad HC upholds life term in 2008 Fatehpur murder, adds Section 34 IPC to fix trial court's sentencing omission. Eyewitness testimony and site plan corroboration seal conviction as HC dismisses a...

Allahabad HC Rejects Bail in POCSO and Cyberstalking Case, Directs Mental Examination of Accused

Allahabad HC denies bail in POCSO blackmail case, orders mental examination of accused over obscene social media posts. Court rejects bail for man accused of blackmailing minor with obscene photos, di...

Allahabad HC Pulls Up X For Non-Cooperation In Probe Into Obscene Content

Allahabad HC pulls up X Corp for non-cooperation in obscene content probe, says social media platforms aren't immune to Indian law, summons police chief.

Allahabad HC Finds Prosecution Case “Inherently Unreliable” 36 Years After Murder, Acquits Man Convicted

Allahabad HC acquits man convicted for 1990 murder, finds prosecution's version 'inherently unreliable,' grants benefit of doubt after 21 years.

Taj Mahal Tejo Mahalaya Case: Allahabad HC Issues Notice To Centre, ASI On Plea For Monument Survey

Allahabad HC issues notice to Centre, ASI on plea seeking survey of Taj Mahal, claiming it was originally the Tejo Mahalaya Shiva temple.

Allahabad HC Quashes Rs 62 Lakh Electricity Demand Raised Two Years After Billing Error [Read Judgment]

Allahabad HC quashed a Rs 62 lakh retrospective electricity demand, holding consumers cannot be penalised for a supply company’s tariff error.

Allahabad HC Division Bench Recuses From Hearing Plea of Journalist Arrested During Noida Workers’ Protest

Allahabad HC bench recuses from hearing journalist Satyam Verma’s habeas corpus plea in Noida workers’ protest case; matter listed on May 22.

Allahabad HC Directs CBI to Secure Missing Videography in 2009 Custodial Death Case After 16 Years [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court directed the CBI to secure missing videography in a 2009 custodial death case, pending for 16 years.


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