The Allahabad High Court stayed the arrest of the father-in-law and mother-in-law in a dowry harassment case, observing that the matter requires detailed consideration. The Court also issued notice and sought a response from the State Government.
The Allahabad High Court flagged non-compliance by a trial court for maintaining illegible order sheets despite clear directions, while granting bail in a 2018 police firing case and ordering systemic corrective measures to ensure readable judicial records.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that raising the ‘sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges the authority of Indian law and the country’s sovereignty. The Court said such slogans promote violence, incite rebellion and are punishable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC if she lives with another partner while her first marriage remains legally valid. Long-term cohabitation does not grant legal spousal status.
The Supreme Court said an accused’s acquittal can be set aside only for “substantial and compelling reasons,” stressing that innocence is strengthened after acquittal. Appellate courts must interfere only in exceptional cases with strong legal grounds.
Supreme Court clarified that any property or valuable security given at or after marriage amounts to dowry, while distinguishing Islamic ‘mehr’. The Court restored convictions and issued pan-India directions to strengthen enforcement, awareness, and disposal of such cases.
The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Family Court’s maintenance order, holding that a wife who hides her employment and earnings cannot claim support under Section 125 CrPC. “No clean hands, no maintenance”, the Court said she deserves no sympathy.
The Supreme Court set aside an Allahabad High Court order remanding a revenue map correction case, stressing that unnecessary remands only create fresh litigation. The bench said courts must aim to reduce disputes, not reopen settled matters.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail in a rape case filed nine years after the alleged incident, warning that opportunities and rights provided under the SC/ST Act should not be misused or abused. The Court emphasized responsible use of legal protections.
The Allahabad High Court stayed a summoning order in a defamation case, citing complete non-application of mind after the CJM referenced irrelevant documents. The Court demanded an explanation and paused proceedings until the next hearing.
