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    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests
    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests
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    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests

    The Allahabad High Court has ruled that police officers who fail to disclose specific grounds of arrest in writing will face suspension and departmental action. Declaring such arrests illegal, the court said mere form-filling without substance violates constitutional rights and due process.

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    Allahabad High Court Appointed Deepak Kumar Jaiswal as the New Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Sambhal
    Allahabad High Court Appointed Deepak Kumar Jaiswal as the New Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Sambhal
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    Allahabad High Court Appointed Deepak Kumar Jaiswal as the New Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Sambhal

    The Allahabad High Court appointed Deepak Kumar Jaiswal as the new Chief Judicial Magistrate of Sambhal amid a major judicial reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh. The appointment follows recent transfers linked to sensitive orders in the 2024 Sambhal violence case.

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    Sending A Minor To Boarding School Is Not A Black And White Solution: Allahabad HC On Parental Conflict
    Sending A Minor To Boarding School Is Not A Black And White Solution: Allahabad HC On Parental Conflict
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    Sending A Minor To Boarding School Is Not A Black And White Solution: Allahabad HC On Parental Conflict

    Allahabad High Court cautioned that children must not become weapons in custody battles, stressing boarding school placement is no easy fix for parental conflict. The bench dismissed cross-appeals, highlighting the need for prior psychological assessment of the child’s welfare.

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    Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance if Her Family Causes Incapacity of Husband’s Earning: Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance
    Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance if Her Family Causes Incapacity of Husband’s Earning: Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance
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    Wife Not Entitled to Maintenance if Her Family Causes Incapacity of Husband’s Earning: Allahabad High Court Denies Maintenance

    The Allahabad High Court held that a wife cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr.P.C. if her own family members have rendered the husband incapable of earning through criminal acts. The Court upheld the Family Court’s rejection of interim maintenance in such circumstances.

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    Advocate Is Not A Mere Mouthpiece Of His Client: Allahabad High Court On Lawyers’ Duty To Prevent Frivolous Petitions
    Advocate Is Not A Mere Mouthpiece Of His Client: Allahabad High Court On Lawyers’ Duty To Prevent Frivolous Petitions
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    Advocate Is Not A Mere Mouthpiece Of His Client: Allahabad High Court On Lawyers’ Duty To Prevent Frivolous Petitions

    The Allahabad High Court dismissed a challenge to the DRT Registrar’s authority, affirming the powers granted under procedural rules. It also reminded lawyers that “the learned Counsel… is not a mere mouthpiece of his client” and must reject frivolous briefs.

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    Security Rules for Retired Judges?: Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt’s Reply
    Security Rules for Retired Judges?: Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt’s Reply
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    Security Rules for Retired Judges?: Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt’s Reply

    The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on whether any security rules exist for retired High Court judges, highlighting concerns over judicial independence and post-retirement protection for constitutional office holders.

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    Allahabad High Court Closes Samajwadi Party Case After Sitapur Eviction Notice Withdrawn
    Allahabad High Court Closes Samajwadi Party Case After Sitapur Eviction Notice Withdrawn
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    Allahabad High Court Closes Samajwadi Party Case After Sitapur Eviction Notice Withdrawn

    The Allahabad High Court disposed of the Samajwadi Party’s plea after the Sitapur Nagar Palika withdrew its notice asking the party to vacate its district office. The court allowed the party to challenge any future eviction action as per law.

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    Allahabad High Court Transfers 14 Judges; Sambhal CJM Shifted Weeks After Ordering FIR Against Police
    Allahabad High Court Transfers 14 Judges; Sambhal CJM Shifted Weeks After Ordering FIR Against Police
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    Allahabad High Court Transfers 14 Judges; Sambhal CJM Shifted Weeks After Ordering FIR Against Police

    The Allahabad High Court has transferred 14 judicial officers in Uttar Pradesh, including Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer, in a routine administrative reshuffle. The transfer comes shortly after his order directing registration of an FIR against senior police officials over the November 2024 Sambhal violence.

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    Right to Appear in an Examination Is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21 : Allahabad High Court
    Right to Appear in an Examination Is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21 : Allahabad High Court
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    Right to Appear in an Examination Is Part of Right to Live with Dignity Under Article 21 : Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court held that the right to appear in examinations is an essential part of the right to live with dignity under Article 21. The court directed Rajju Bhaiya University to hold a special exam within two weeks.

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    Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Avoid Obligation, Required to Earn by Physical Labour: Allahabad High Court Enhanced Maintenance
    Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Avoid Obligation, Required to Earn by Physical Labour: Allahabad High Court Enhanced Maintenance
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    Able-Bodied Husband Cannot Avoid Obligation, Required to Earn by Physical Labour: Allahabad High Court Enhanced Maintenance

    The Allahabad High Court held that an able-bodied husband cannot evade his duty to maintain his wife and child and is required to earn even through physical labour. The Court enhanced the maintenance amount, terming the earlier award inadequate in view of prevailing living costs.

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