S. 319 CrPC | Additional Accused Can Be Summoned Only On Evidence Led In Trial, Not On Investigation Material: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that a trial court's power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused is confined to the evidence adduced before it during trial and cannot be exercised on the basis of material collected during the investigation. A bench of Justice Sameer Jain observed thus while setting aside an order passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Chandauli summoning 3 revisionists to face trial under Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, 504, 506, and 427 of the IPC. ...

Allahabad High Court Refuses Interim Protection To Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Mosque Facing Demolition Notices

In a special hearing, the Allahabad High Court today refused to grant interim relief to Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Mosque, which is facing demolition notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh government. A bench of Justice Dinesh Pathak dismissed as withdrawn the plea filed by the mosque management challenging an order dated September 2, 2025, passed by the Assistant Collector First Class/Tehsildar, Sambhal, in proceedings under Section 67 of the UP Revenue Code, 2006. At the outset, counsel...

Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Village Mosque Management Moves Allahabad High Court Against UP Govt's Demolition Notices

The management of Sambhal's Rayan Buzurg Mosque has approached the Allahabad High Court challenging demolition notices issued against it by the Uttar Pradesh government. A special bench of Justice Dinesh Pathak heard the matter today. The Court is currently sitting in vacation since September 29. The mosque management has challenged an order dated September 2, passed by...

NDPS Act | FSL Report Only Corroborative Evidence, Its Non-Filing With Chargesheet No Ground For Bail: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that that non-annexure of a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report to the charge sheet does not, by itself, entitle an accused to bail in cases under the NDPS Act, particularly where commercial quantity contraband is recovered and the bar under Section 37 applies. A bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal said so while rejecting the second bail...

Allahabad High Court Rejects Plea By Accused Absconding For 30+ Years To Recall 2025 Conviction Verdict In 1982 Murder Case

The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a recall application filed seeking a recall of its judgment passed in March this year confirming the conviction of the an accused (appellant before HC) in connection with a 1982 Murder case. A Bench of Justice Vivek Kumar Birla and Justice Praveen Kumar Giri noted that the recall application was barred by Section 362 CrPC which prohibits...

Absence Of Upward Injury Marks On Deceased Leads Allahabad High Court To Acquit Sole Surviving Accused In 1984 Murder Case

The Allahabad High Court recently acquitted a man in connection with a nearly four-decade-old murder case as it opined that the prosecution had failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt. In its appreciation of evidence against the sole surviving accused, a Bench of Justice Vivek Kumar Birla and Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha found that the firearm injuries on the deceased...

Allahabad High Court Orders Inquiry Into Illegal Encroachments, Makeshift Temples In Lucknow Park

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) recently took strong exception to unauthorized encroachments in a public park in Lucknow and directed the authorities to hold an inquiry into how makeshift temples and other non-public structures were allowed to come up on the land. A Bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Brij Raj Singh passed the order while hearing a writ...

Matrimonial Discord Common In Domestic Life; Torture Sans Intent To Abet Suicide Won't Attract S. 306 IPC: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has recently observed that matrimonial discord and differences in domestic life are quite common and if due to this reason, either husband or wife commits suicide, then it cannot be held that due to their abetment, the deceased committed suicide. A bench of Justice Sameer Jain observed thus while setting aside the order of a Sessions Court which had rejected...

Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest Of Man Over Morphed Photo Showing Ex-CM Akhilesh Yadav With Espionage Case Accused

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow bench) recently stayed the arrest of a man accused of sharing a morphed photograph of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav with a woman alleged to have links with Pakistan and is currently facing an espionage case. A bench of Justice Rajnish Kumar and Justice Rajeev Singh passed the interim order while hearing a plea file by...

Mere Social Media Post Supporting Pakistan Won't Attract Offence Of 'Endangering Sovereignty Of India' Under BNS: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has observed that merely posting a message showing support for another country may create anger or disharmony among citizens of India and may also be punishable under Section 196 BNS (promoting enmity), but it will not attract the stringent provisions of Section 152 BNS (Acts endangering sovereignty unity and integrity of India). A bench of Justice Santosh...

Who Is Prescribed Authority For Appeal U/S 54 U.P. Water Supply & Sewerage Act? Allahabad High Court Asks State

Recently, the Allahabad High Court has asked the State to clarify as to who is the prescribed authority under Section 54 of the U.P. Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1975 to decide appeal against the assessment order passed by JaI Sansthan or any other agency under sub-section (2) of Section 53 of the Act. Petitioner, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Transport Aircraft Division Chakeri,...

Allahabad High Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Woman Convicted For Killing NRI Husband, Confirms Life Term To Accomplice

The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the conviction of a 38-year-old British woman for the murder of her NRI husband, but commuted the capital sentence imposed by the trial court to one of life imprisonment. The Court also confirmed the life term awarded to her alleged lover for his role in the killing. While a bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Madan Pal Singh...