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RAVI KANTversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

Petitioner Ravi Kant filed a habeas corpus writ petition against the State of Uttar Pradesh and seven others, alleging that he was produced before the magistrate beyond the statutory 24‑hour period. While the petition was pending, the petitioner was released on bail. The petitioner’s counsel argued …

KISHORE AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners, Kishore and his wife referred to as 'X', filed a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of X, who was detained in a police lock‑up in connection with a POCSO case where Kishore is the accused. The court examined X's age, noting the absence of school records and relying on an …

ZUNAID SAIFIversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Zunaid Saifi, was arrested on 12 June 2026 and remanded in judicial custody until 19 June 2026 in connection with an FIR dated 31 March 2021 alleging offences under Section 66-C of the Information Technology Act, 2008 and Sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code. …

LOKENDRAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Lokendra, was detained under the PITNDPS Act and filed a habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of his detention. The core issue was whether the detaining authority had specifically informed him of his right to make a representation to that authority, as mandated by Article …

RAM KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants Ram Kunwar and Ram Kewal were convicted for the murder of Smt. Shanichari and for concealing the offence based on the testimony of the victim's five‑year‑old daughter, Kumari Pramila, and the alleged recovery of a knife. On appeal, the High Court examined the reliability of the …

SMT.MUNNI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE

The appellant, Smt. Munni, filed a criminal appeal (No. 327 of 1990) before the Allahabad High Court. An office report dated 07‑09‑2026 indicated that the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ghaziabad, had recorded the death of appellant No.1 on 16‑10‑2024. The court considered whether the appeal could …

SUKHRAM AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellants Sukhram, Aushan Singh and Jeet Raj were convicted of murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC for the death of Veerpal Singh. The High Court examined the prosecution’s case, which relied mainly on the testimony of two relatives of the deceased and lacked any forensic linkage …

RAJNI MISHRAversusPANKAJ RAJHANS

The appellant, Rajni Mishra, filed an appeal against a trial court order that dismissed her husband’s divorce suit filed under the Hindu Marriage Act on grounds of cruelty. She argued that the order adversely affected her because her husband had remarried during their subsistence of marriage and …

SAURABH GUPTAversusSMT SHALINI RAI

The appellant, Saurabh Gupta, appealed after a mutual consent divorce under Section 13‑B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, wherein a settlement required him to pay Rs.90 lakhs to the respondent, Shalini Rai. During mediation, a demand draft of Rs.45 lakhs (No. 411770 dated 04‑04‑2025) was issued by …

KAMLAPATI DIXITversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The petitioner, Kamlapati Dixit, filed a writ petition (Writ C No. 17909 of 2026) before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner later filed a supplementary affidavit expressing the desire to withdraw the petition and seek liberty to file a fresh petition. Counsel for the petitioner, Sangeeta …

DAMODAR HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.,versusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Damodar Housing Co‑Operative Society Ltd., filed a writ appeal before the Allahabad High Court and subsequently moved that the appeal be withdrawn, seeking liberty to pursue any other legal remedies. The court considered the petitioner's request and, finding no objection, allowed the …

GURMUKH SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Gurmukh Singh, a sugarcane grower, filed a writ petition alleging non-payment of dues by respondent No.6, a private sugarcane buyer. The petitioner also claimed that a representation filed before respondent No.2 was pending decision. Respondent No.6 contended that 50% of the amount …

AMINAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Amina, filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court seeking relief while a related complaint filed by her on 5 July 2025 before Respondent No.2 was still pending. The petitioner argued that the pending complaint should be decided before the writ petition proceeds. The court …

BADALE SINGH AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioners Badale Singh and four others filed Writ Petition No. 44882 of 2025 before the Allahabad High Court challenging certain actions of the State of Uttar Pradesh. During the hearing, the petitioners, through counsel Akshara Rai and Sujeet Kumar Rai, expressed a desire to withdraw the petition …

ANURAGversusSMT. SONI

The appellant husband appealed against a trial court order that granted his wife maintenance of Rs.5,000 per month under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, in addition to an existing Rs.3,000 per month awarded under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The husband argued that the total …

RAJESH KUMAR MISHRAversusMANSHA RAM MISHRA AND 2 OTHERS

A writ petition (Writ-C No. 27488 of 2021) was filed by Rajesh Kumar Mishra against Mansha Ram Mishra and others. The petitioner failed to appear before the court even after a revised call. The court noted the non‑appearance and dismissed the petition for want of prosecution. No substantive merits …

BHARAT TOMARversusSMT. NEETU

The appellant, Bharat Tomar, filed a first appeal (No. 770 of 2022) against a decision involving Smt. Neetu. During the hearing, the appellant's counsel expressed a desire to withdraw the appeal. The court, noting the request, dismissed the appeal as withdrawn. No substantive merits of the case were …

SARITAversusRAJESH KUMAR YADAV

The appellant, Sarita, filed a first appeal but later expressed a desire not to pursue the matter. Counsel for the appellant informed the court that the appeal should be treated as withdrawn. The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad considered the request and, finding no objection, dismissed the …

ALOK KUMAR SINGHversusARTI SINGH

Alok Kumar Singh filed an appeal against a decree and later, through his counsel Lavlesh Kumar Shukla and Mahesh Kumar, expressed that he no longer wished to pursue the appeal. The appellant filed a withdrawal application (Civil Misc. Withdrawal Application No. 04 of 2025) before the Allahabad High …

SMT POONAM KUMARI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioners, Smt Poonam Kumari and another, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared for the petitioners on the revised call. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition for want of prosecution. The dismissal was ordered by a bench comprising Hon'ble Atul …

ABHISHEK RAIversusSMT. RINKI RAI

The appellant, Abhishek Rai, failed to appear before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad even after a revised call. Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal on the ground of want of prosecution. No further arguments or evidence were presented. The respondent, Smt. Rinki Rai, was …

SMT. PRERNA SHRIVASTAVAversusMOHIT SHRIVASTAVA

Smt. Prerna Shrivastava filed an appeal against Mohit Shrivastava in the Allahabad High Court. The appellant's counsel, Yatharth Nath Pathak, failed to appear even after a revised call. The Court noted the non‑appearance and held that the appeal could not be prosecuted. Consequently, the judges …

robin sainiversussmt.soonali saini

Robin Saini filed an appeal against Smt. Soonali Saini in the Allahabad High Court. The appellant's counsel failed to appear for the hearing, and even after a revised call, no appearance was made. The court, noting the non‑appearance, dismissed the appeal on the ground of want of prosecution. No …

SHYAM NARAIN YADAVversusTHE DISTRICT INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND ANOTHER

Shyam Narain Yadav filed a special appeal before the Allahabad High Court against the District Inspector of Schools. The respondent's counsel submitted an illness slip, but the appellant failed to appear for the hearing, even after a revised call. The court noted the appellant's non-appearance as a …

SMT RUPALI DWIVEDIversusNAVNEET KUMAR DWIVEDI

The High Court of Allahabad heard an appeal by Smt. Rupali Dwivedi against a trial court order that granted her husband, Navneet Kumar Dwivedi, a divorce. The appellant was not contesting the divorce itself but sought maintenance, which the trial court had not awarded. The court observed that …

ANUJ SONIversusCHANCHAL SONI

The appellant, Anuj Soni, filed a first appeal against Chanchal Soni in the Allahabad High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant, Shri Prakash Dwivedi, expressed that the appellant does not wish to pursue the appeal. The court considered the request and noted that the appeal was not …

PYARE LALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Pyare Lal, a sugarcane grower, filed a writ petition alleging that a private company (respondent no. 6) had failed to pay dues owed for supplied sugarcane. The petitioner claimed that a representation filed with respondent no. 2 was still pending decision, and that no payment had …

PARVATI DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioner Parvati Devi, a sugarcane grower, filed a writ petition alleging non‑payment of dues by a private company (respondent No.6) and contended that a representation filed before respondent No.2 was still pending. The petitioner claimed that no payment had been received, while respondent No.5 …

ASHU DUBEYversusPREETI DUBEY

Ashu Dubey appealed to the Allahabad High Court seeking relief from an order directing the release of Rs 2,00,000 deposited with the court’s Mediation Centre. The parties had earlier been referred to mediation, where they settled their matrimonial dispute, filed a joint divorce petition under …

ASHU DUBEYversusPREETI DUBEY

Ashu Dubey appealed against the dissolution of his marriage to Preeti Dubey. The respondent filed a joint petition under Section 13‑B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 before the Family Court, Jaunpur (Case No.1465 of 2023), which was granted on 27 May 2025, dissolving the marriage. The appellant …

VISHWAJEET SHARMAversusADITI PANDEY

The appellant, Vishwajeet Sharma, filed a withdrawal application (Civil Misc. Withdrawal Application No.3 of 2026) seeking to withdraw his appeal against Aditi Pandey. The application was supported by an affidavit. The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, comprising Judges Atul Sreedharan and …

UNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERSversusVINOD KUMAR CHAUDHARY AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, Union of India and four others, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petition had become infructuous. The court examined this submission and found no merit in continuing the petition. …

SMT SALINI JAINversusSACHIN JAIN

The appellant, Smt Salini Jain, filed an application seeking to withdraw the appeal filed against Sachin Jain. The application was supported by an affidavit explaining the desire to withdraw. The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad considered the request and found no objection to the withdrawal. …

MOHAN SINGHversusDR. BHIM RAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY THRU ITS V.C. AND OTHERS

Dismiss

The appellant, Mohan Singh, failed to appear before the High Court even after a revised call. Consequently, the court dismissed the special appeal on the ground of want of prosecution. The judges, Atul Sreedharan and Vivek Saran, granted the appellant a one‑month period to file a restoration …

JAGMOHAN DUTT SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The petitioner, Jagmohan Dutt Sharma, filed Writ No. 38233 of 2015 before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on his behalf at the revised call. The Court observed that the petition was not prosecuted and consequently dismissed it. The judges granted the petitioner liberty to file a …

SMT. RANJANA SINGH AND ANOTHERversusROHIT SINGH AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Smt. Ranjana Singh, the first wife of Rohit Singh, filed a suit under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking to declare her husband's second marriage to a woman identified as "X" void. The trial court dismissed the suit, holding that only a party to the second marriage could …

SRI SOORAJ BHAN AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Dismiss other than merit(DD/Non Prosec./Abated)

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court but failed to appear or present counsel when the matter was listed. The respondents' counsel was present. The court, noting the absence of any representation for the petitioners, dismissed the petition for want of prosecution. …

BAJAJ AGENCIESversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

Bajaj Agencies filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. and other respondents. The petitioners failed to appear even after a revised call, and no further steps were taken to prosecute the petition. The Court observed that the petition was …

GORAKH SINGHversusCHAIRMAN N.A.C. AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Gorakh Singh, failed to appear before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad even after a revised call. Consequently, the court dismissed the special appeal for want of prosecution. The judges granted the appellant liberty to file a restoration application within one month if …

C/M P.M.S. PUBLIC SCHOOLversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The petitioners, C/M P.M.S. Public School, filed a writ petition (Writ‑C No. 72580 of 2010) against the State of U.P. and others. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners even after the revised call. The Court observed that the petition was not prosecuted and therefore dismissed it for want …

NET RAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 9 OTHERS

The petitioners, represented by counsel Sachin Kumar Sharma, filed Writ Petition No. 5717 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. and nine other respondents. During the proceedings, the petitioner's counsel prayed to withdraw the writ petition. The standing …

GOPAL SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

Gopal Singh filed a special appeal (No. 215 of 2007) before the Allahabad High Court against the State of U.P. and others. No counsel appeared for the appellant even after a revised call. The Court observed that the appeal had not been prosecuted. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal for …

SUDHA MISHRAversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 6 OTHERS

Petitioner Sudha Mishra filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner’s counsel sought to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to pursue any alternative legal remedy. The Additional Chief Standing Counsel for the State of Uttar Pradesh raised no objection to the …

MUNSILAL AND 13 OTHERSversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, a group of scheduled tribe members, filed a writ petition seeking a record of their forest rights from the State Government. They had earlier submitted an application on 12-12-2025 to the second respondent, which remained unconsidered. The petitioners argued that their request was …

KAMAL SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The petitioner, Kamal Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a 21 April 2025 order rejecting his representation and a mandamus directing the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Koil to order police eviction of respondents 4 to 8 from a plot purchased by his wife. The petition was filed …

YOGESH KUMAR SHARMA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

Petitioners Yogesh Kumar Sharma and another filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioners, through counsel Ashish Srivastava, expressed a desire to withdraw the petition while retaining the right to pursue any other legal remedies. The Court …

BHOLA AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioners, Bhola and two others, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. and other respondents. During the proceedings, the petitioners' counsel prayed to withdraw the writ petition, requesting liberty to pursue any alternative remedy …

AJAY KUMARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Ajay Kumar, was convicted under Section 25 of the Arms Act and fined Rs.2,000, a sentence that had been completed before the filing of the writ petition. He sought a writ directing the issuance of a passport without the requirement of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the …

SUKHDEVI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. and others. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioners prayed to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to pursue any alternative remedy available under law. The Additional …

HALEEMUDDINversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Haleemuddin applied for a passport which was withheld because he is implicated in a criminal case under Sections 115(2) and 352 of the B.N.S. P.S. Saraimeer, Azamgarh. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decisions in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar (2023) and Rahimuddin (2025) to argue …

SWASTIK INFRATECH AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Swastik Infratech and two others, challenged a one‑year debarment order issued by the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) after a work order for road repair was found to be substandard. They alleged that the debarment was a retaliatory act for their whistle‑blowing complaint …

AVUSADversusUNION OF INDIA AND 5 OTHER

The petitioner, Avusad, applied for re‑issuance of his passport which was being held up due to his involvement in a pending criminal case (Case Crime No. 0357 of 2025) under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decisions in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar v. …

ASHISH KUMAR SHARMAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioner Ashish Kumar Sharma applied for a passport but his application was held up because he is implicated in two criminal cases under Sections 147, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar (2023) that mere pendency of …

MANOJ KUMAR SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Manoj Kumar Singh applied for a passport but the application was held up because he is implicated in a criminal case (Case Crime No. 867 of 2013) under Sections 406, 420, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner relied on the Division Bench judgment in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar v. Union of …

PRADIP KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, a member of the Gram Panchayat of Sonsa in Etah district, sought to have voters of Wards 9, 13 and 15 shifted from the polling station at Uchh Prathmik Vidyalaya, Sonsa to the polling station at Janta Inter College, Parson. He filed a representation on 9 October 2025, which was …

RAKESH KUMARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Rakesh Kumar, sought a passport but his application was held up because he is implicated in a criminal case (Case Crime No. 0672 of 2020) involving offences under Sections 147, 323, 406, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision in …

PANNA LALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 9 OTHERS

The petitioner, Panna Lal, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court against the State of Uttar Pradesh and nine other respondents. The petition sought dismissal on the ground that it was not pressed. The petitioner’s counsel, Sachin Kumar Sharma, specifically prayed for dismissal as not …

RAKESH VERMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Rakesk Verma, filed Writ No. 9363 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. and five other respondents. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel expressed a desire to withdraw the writ petition, stating that the petitioner wished to explore …

MUNNAWWARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner sought re‑issuance of his passport, which was withheld because he is implicated in a criminal FIR (sections 506, 494, 498A IPC) pending in Kushinagar. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar (2023) that mere pendency of an FIR cannot bar …

ABHIJEET SRIVASTAVAversusTHE BAR COUNCIL OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Abhijeet Srivastava, filed a writ petition after lodging a complaint against a practicing advocate with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, which was subsequently transferred to the Bar Council of India. The petitioner objected to the advocate's response and sought the Bar Council of …

KAUSHAL KISHORE RAI AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Kaushal Kishore Rai and six others, filed a writ petition seeking a subsidy of Rs 1,50,200 for a 9 HP power trailer they had purchased, claiming entitlement under the Rajya Audyogik Mission, Uttar Pradesh and the Ekikrit Bagwani Vikas Mission (Rashtriya Bagwani Mission). The central …

SMT. MANSA DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Smt. Mansa Devi filed a writ petition seeking relief from the State of U.P. for its failure to decide her application filed on 13‑08‑2025 under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatana Kalyan Yojana after her husband’s death. The Court noted that the scheme is intended to provide social security to …

JAG PRASAD AND 5 OTHERSversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, claiming to be forest dwellers, sought protection under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, asserting that the land they occupy is tribal land despite being within a reserved forest. The respondents, representing the …

SUBHAGIYA AND 8 OTHERSversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, claiming to be forest dwellers, sought protection under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, asserting that the land they occupy is tribal land despite being within a reserved forest. The respondents, including the …

AZAM QURAISHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Azam Quraishi sought a passport but his application was held up because he is implicated in a criminal case under several IPC offences and provisions of the SC/ST Act. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar, which held that mere pendency of a …

QAMAR ALAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

Qamar Alam filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court challenging actions of the State of U.P. and others. No counsel appeared for the petitioner on the revised call. The Court dismissed the petition on the ground of want of prosecution. The judges granted the petitioner liberty to file a …

VIKRAM SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA, AND 4 OTHER

Vikram Singh applied for a passport which was held up because he is implicated in a criminal case (Case Crime No. 314 of 2024) under Sections 324(4), 352, 115(2), 333 and 191(2) of the B.N.S, P.S. Sheeshgarh, Bareilly. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar …

MOHAMMAD ASAFAR @ SADDAMversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner sought renewal of his passport, which was held up because he is implicated in a criminal case (Crime No. 353 of 2025) under several IPC sections. He relied on earlier judgments that mere pendency of a criminal case does not automatically bar passport renewal if the petitioner obtains …

YOGESH CHAUHANversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Yogesh Chauhan sought a passport but his application was held up because he is implicated in a criminal case (Case Crime No. 0161 of 2021) under Sections 147, 323, 506, 452 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He relied on the Allahabad High Court’s earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar …

VEENA SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Veena Singh, filed a writ petition alleging that her bank account was frozen after a Rs.10,000 online fraud transaction, reported by Coimbatore Police, was credited to her account. She claimed ignorance of how the amount was deposited and sought relief to access her funds. The court …

BRIJKISHOR KUSHWAHAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Brijkishor Kushwaha, applied for re‑issuance of his passport which was withheld because he is implicated in a criminal case (Case Crime No. 36 of 2022) under IPC sections 147, 323, 504 and 506. He relied on the Division Bench judgment in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar v. Union of India, arguing …

GOPAL SINGHversusCHAIRMAN NOTIFIED AREA MAGHAR AND OTHERS

The appellant, Gopal Singh, failed to appear before the High Court even after a revised call. Consequently, the court dismissed the special appeal on the ground of want of prosecution. The judges, Atul Sreedharan and Siddharth Nandan, granted the appellant liberty to file a restoration application …

GORAKH SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The appellant, Gorakh Singh, failed to appear before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad even after a revised call. Consequently, the court dismissed the special appeal on the ground of want of prosecution. The judges, Atul Sreedharan and Siddharth Nandan, granted the appellant liberty to file …

PRAMOD KUMAR YADAV AND OTHERSversusDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION HIGHER AND OTHERS

The appellants failed to appear before the High Court even after a revised call. Consequently, the court dismissed the special appeal for want of prosecution. The judges, however, granted the appellants liberty to file a restoration application within one month if they wish. No substantive merits of …

ASHA RAM AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU PRIN. SECY. URBAN AND OTHERS

The petitioners filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. The petitioners failed to appear even after the revised call. The Court observed that the petition was not being prosecuted and therefore dismissed it for want of prosecution. However, the …

MOHAMMAD YAMIN AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, Mohammad Yamin and others, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The petitioners failed to appear even after a revised call was issued. Consequently, the Court dismissed the writ petition on the ground of want of prosecution. The Court, however, …

UNION OF INDIA RAILWAY AND OTHERSversusBHARAT SINGH AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court but failed to appear even after a revised call. The court dismissed the petition on the ground of want of prosecution. The judges granted the petitioners liberty to file a restoration application within one month if they wish. No …

ANIRUDH SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Anirudh Singh, filed a writ petition alleging that a representation filed on 30 August 2025 before the District Magistrate, Deoria, was pending. The petition sought judicial intervention regarding the pending representation. The Court noted that the matter was sub‑judice before the …

RIFAT BANOversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, minor children Rifat Bano and Jigyansh, filed writ petitions after their biometric data were interchanged during Aadhaar enrolment at a Union Bank of India franchise. The error resulted in each child's biometrics being linked to the other's Aadhaar number, a fact admitted by the …

UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERSversusP. K. AGRAWAL AND OTHERS

The petitioners filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court but failed to appear for the revised call. No substantive arguments or evidence were presented. The court noted the lack of prosecution and dismissed the petition. The judges, however, granted the petitioners liberty to file a …

DURGA PRASAD ASTHANAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The petitioner, Durga Prasad Asthana, filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court but failed to appear even after a revised call. The Court noted the lack of prosecution and dismissed the petition. However, the Court granted the petitioner liberty to file a restoration application within one …

RAM BACHAN SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a public interest litigation seeking the removal of encroachments on several plots of land in Chandauli district. The State submitted an affidavit showing that the revenue authorities had already set aside a 1997 order, restored the plots to their original category, and …

SMT. MEENAKSHI PANDEY AND 41 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a writ petition (Writ-C No. 67376 of 2013) before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of U.P. and two other respondents. No petitioner appeared in court even after the revised call, indicating a lack of prosecution of the petition. The Court observed that …

ARUN KUMAR PATHAKversusDIOS AND 2 ORS.

The appellant, Arun Kumar Pathak, challenged a single judge’s order that denied his request to continue in a teaching post after the short‑term vacancy he filled became substantive. The court examined the procedure prescribed under the U.P. Secondary Education Service Commission (Removal of …

SMT. MEENAKSHIversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU SECY. AND OTHERS

Smt. Meenakshi filed a writ petition (Writ‑C No. 74572 of 2011) before the Allahabad High Court. No parties appeared to press the petition on the scheduled hearing. The Court noted the absence of prosecution and dismissed the petition for want of prosecution. The judgment was delivered by Hon'ble …