Allahabad High Court
AJAY SINGH YADAV AND 25 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS
- Decided
Summary
Petitioners, led by Ajay Singh Yadav and 25 others, filed a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Recruitment of Dependants of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974. They alleged that the rules are ultra‑vires and sought a declaration that they be struck down. The State of Uttar Pradesh, represented by the Chief Standing Counsel, opposed the challenge. Senior advocate Ashok Khare appeared for the petitioners, while Siddharth Khare is listed as the petitioner’s counsel. The matter was listed for further hearing on 2 July 2026, and no substantive order was pronounced in the present judgment.
Issues considered
- Whether the Uttar Pradesh Recruitment of Dependants of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974 are ultra vires of the Constitution/legislation.
Subjects
- constitutional validity
- vires challenge
- recruitment rules
- public service
- writ petition
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
WRIT - A No. - 16285 of 2022
Ajay Singh Yadav And 25 Others
.....Petitioner(s)
Versus
State Of U.P. And 3 Others
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Petitioner(s) : Siddharth Khare, Sr. Advocate
Counsel for Respondent(s) : C.S.C.
Court No. - 29
HON'BLE ARINDAM SINHA, J.
HON'BLE SATYA VEER SINGH, J.
1. Mr. Ashok Khare, learned senior advocate appears on behalf of
petitioners in this writ petition listed under heading 'Hon'ble Supreme
Court Order (Expedited)'. He submits, there is vires challenge, in context
of Uttar Pradesh Recruitment of Dependants of Government Servants
Dying in Harness Rules, 1974. He submits further, there be pass over.
2. Dr. Rajeshwar Tripathi, learned advocate, Chief Standing Counsel
appears on behalf of State.
3. List on 2nd July, 2026.
(Arindam Sinha,J.)
(Satya Veer Singh,J.)
April 28, 2026
Salim
Digitally signed by :-
SALIM PRAVEJ
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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