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ASHOK BAGHEL AND 5 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.AND ANOTHER

The accused-applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking quash of criminal proceedings instituted under Sections 395 and 397 of the Indian Penal Code. The parties had entered into a compromise, which was verified by the Special Judge on 17.11.2016, and the …

NIHAL MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The High Court of Allahabad entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by Nihal Mishra seeking the release of Bhumika, a 19‑year‑old woman, from the custody of her parents. The court examined the corpus, who affirmed that she voluntarily married the petitioner and wishes to reside with him. The …

SMT SONALI YADAV CORPUS AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The High Court heard a habeas corpus petition filed by Smt. Sonali Yadav, an adult woman, who claimed she was being kept in her parents' custody against her wishes after voluntarily marrying Akash Rai in 2020 and having a child in 2024. The petition sought her release to reside with her husband. The …

RUBI PARVEEN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The High Court examined a habeas corpus petition filed by Rubi Parveen, who was produced before the court after a direction to the State. The corpus, a 21‑year‑old woman, testified that she voluntarily married Imran on 18 June 2026 against her parents' wishes and is residing with him in her …

SMT SAROJ AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The petitioners, Smt. Saroj and her husband, sought custody of their two‑and‑a‑half‑year‑old daughter Mishti, claiming that the adoption deed executed with Ayesha Singh was unregistered and therefore invalid. The respondents, Ayesha Singh and her husband Deepak, contended that the child's welfare, …

POOJA DEVI AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Neeraj Singh filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his wife, Pooja Devi, was being illegally detained by her father, Hari Om, after she left their matrimonial home. The petition claimed the minor child Anmol was also in the father's custody. The State, represented by the A.G.A., …

SMT. PANCHALI @ PANCHO (CORPUS) AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Sunil Kumar, filed a habeas corpus petition claiming that his wife, Smt. Panchali, and their two‑year‑old daughter were being unlawfully detained by him. The petitioner alleged that the wife had left the matrimonial home and that no action was taken after a police complaint. The …

DIL NAWAJ KHAN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court produced the alleged wife, Komaldeep Kaur Kahlon, as directed in a habeas corpus petition. She testified that she is 23 years old, educated up to class XII, denies any matrimonial relationship with the petitioner, and is voluntarily residing with her parents. The petitioner, …

SMT. PRIYA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The State was ordered to produce Priya, a 19‑year‑old woman, before the High Court in a habeas corpus petition filed by Sanoj Kumar, who claimed she was his legally wedded wife. Upon interaction, Priya denied any matrimonial relationship and stated she was voluntarily residing with her parents, not …

SONU TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Sonu Tiwari, filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging an order dated 29 July 2026 that externed him from Kanpur Nagar for six months under sections 3/4 of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970, and a subsequent order dated 10 August 2026 that rejected his stay …

RAMJI TIWARI @ NITIN TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Ramji Tiwari, filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging an order dated 22 July 2026 that externed him for three months under Sections 3 and 4 of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970, and a subsequent order dated 10 August 2026 that rejected his interim stay …

SMT. AYSHA AND ANOTHERversusState of U.P. & 3 Others

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that Aysha, the corpus, had been forcibly detained by her father, Mohd. Anees, after purportedly marrying Nadim on 20 July 2023, and that the marriage document was forged. The father denied the allegations, claiming the Nikahnama was forged and …

DINESH AND 9 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The accused-applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking a quash of proceedings. During the pendency of that application, three of the accused (Hemraj, Sher Singh and Malkhan) died. The counsel for the applicants thereafter moved a withdrawal application, …

SMT MEENU RANI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The State was ordered to produce Smt. Meenu Rani, a 31‑year‑old woman, before the Allahabad High Court under a habeas corpus petition. Upon interaction, she disclosed that she had married Ashwani Kumar on 16 March 2026 and wished to reside with him, while currently staying at her parental home. The …

SARITA CHAUHAN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court, acting on a habeas corpus petition, ordered the State to produce the minor Sarita Chauhan, who was then presented by police officers. Upon interaction, Sarita, an 18‑year‑old who had left home voluntarily to meet her parents in Gujarat, expressed her wish to reside with them and …

RADHEY SHYAM AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by the father, Radhey Shyam, seeking custody of his six‑year‑old son Sani, who was residing with his mother, Sarita Devi, in Pune. After personally interacting with the mother, the child, and the father, the Court observed that the child was …

SMT MANI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by Smt Mani seeking her liberty to reside with her husband, Mohit. The State was directed to produce Mani, who testified that she is about 18 years old, educated up to class V, and has married Mohit on 16‑04‑2026. Conflicting …

RASHMI BIND AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by Rashmi Bind, a 24‑year‑old graduate who had voluntarily married Sushil Kumar Srivastav on 5 August 2026. The petition sought her release from custody imposed by her parents who opposed the marriage. Upon hearing the corpus, she …

SMT. NISHA SHARMA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court examined a habeas corpus petition filed by Smt. Nisha Sharma, who had left her matrimonial home alleging cruelty and her husband's alcohol addiction. The petitioner, Rabburaj, sought a court order directing her return to the marital home. The court interacted with both parties and …

VISHNU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 6 OTHERS

Petitioner Vishnu filed a habeas corpus petition claiming his wife Sapna Bharti is being illegally detained by her father Sunil Bharti in Gaya, Bihar, after their marriage. The petitioner lodged a police complaint but the wife has not been recovered and the father remains at large. The High Court …

SUNIL KUMAR AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The complainant, Smt. Reena, married Sunil Kumar (alias Bablu) on 28‑04‑2005. A matrimonial dispute led her to file a complaint under Section 498‑A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. During trial before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jalaun, the parties reached a compromise, …

SIYARAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing authorities to enforce a Sub‑Divisional Magistrate’s order dated 07‑07‑2025 that declared him in peaceful possession of a disputed property and restrained private respondents from interfering. The petitioner claimed the respondents continued to …

PRATHAM SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Pratham Sharma filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the Commissioner, Meerut Division, to decide his pending appeal (No. 2210/2026) and stay application under Section 6 of the U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970, and to restrain any coercive action arising …

VEDANSH SONKAR (CORPUS) AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Vedansh Sonkar and others filed a habeas corpus petition and later sought permission to withdraw it. The petitioners, through counsel Abhishek Tiwari and Shivendra Singh, requested the court to allow withdrawal of the petition. The High Court, after hearing the application, dismissed the …

AMAN RATHORE AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioners sought a writ of habeas corpus for Aman Rathore, alleging he was being illegally detained by his estranged wife and her relatives. The court noted that Aman’s marriage involved a dowry dispute, leading the wife to file an FIR under sections of the B.N.S. and the Dowry Prohibition …

NISHA SINGH SHAKYA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioner Nisha Singh Shakya filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that her husband Vinay Shakya was being held in illegal custody by respondent No.6, Devesh Kumar Shakya. The petition was listed, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner to argue the case. Consequently, the Court found …

KM MANVI AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus writ petition (No. 424 of 2023) before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the respondents. The petition was listed before the Court, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners to prosecute the matter. The Court noted the absence of any …

MEHADI HASSAIN SHAMINversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Mehadi Hassain Shamin applied under Section 482 CrPC to quash criminal proceedings filed against him under Sections 138 and 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a dishonoured cheque of Rs.37,500. The cheque was given to settle a cash loan obtained from the complainant’s wife but was …

SHRI CHAITANYA ARUN PURIversusADDL. DISTRICT JUDGE AND 2 OTHERS

A criminal miscellaneous writ petition (No. 11546 of 2014) was filed before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner to prosecute the petition. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition for want of prosecution and vacated any interim order that may have been in …

RAJESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar, owner of a pickup vehicle seized while allegedly transporting a cow for slaughter, challenged the District Magistrate's confiscation order under Section 5-A(7) of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955. He filed Revision No. 146/2026 before the Commissioner, …

UME KULSOOM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The petitioners, Dilshad Khan and his parents, sought custody of the four‑year‑old minor, Ume Kulsoom, after the child was produced before the court following an order directing the State and private respondents to do so. The private respondents, who are the child's maternal grandparents and aunt, …

KM. RABINA GAUTAM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petition was filed alleging that minor Rabina Gautam was being held illegally by respondent Rahul. Over three years passed, during which the minor remained with the respondent and was reportedly happy. Petitioner's counsel then informed the court that they no longer wished to pursue the writ. …

AARATIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court was approached by Vishal Soni seeking a habeas corpus writ to obtain custody of Aarti, a 17‑year‑old girl who claimed to be his wife. Aarti was produced before the Court and testified that her marriage was forced and she does not recognize it, and that she is voluntarily residing with …

LALOO YADAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The High Court considered a habeas corpus petition filed by Laloo Yadav seeking custody of Nemlata, who was produced before the Court. Nemlata, a 19‑year‑old who has completed Class X, testified that her marriage to the petitioner was forced and she does not recognize it, preferring to live with her …

ZIYAN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners sought a habeas corpus writ to compel the State and respondents to produce the minor, Ziyan, who was in the custody of his father, Waseem Akram. The court personally interacted with the child, his mother Gulshan Khatoon, and his father, learning that the underlying dispute was …

NIRMALA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Nirmala's father filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his 16‑year‑old daughter was being illegally detained by private respondents. The petition relied on an FIR under Section 137(2) of the B.N.S. However, the State, through the A.G., produced evidence that Nirmala was actually …

DHARMENDRA YADAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Dismiss

The applicants, Dharmendra Yadav and another, filed a withdrawal application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, stating that the underlying dispute stemmed from a matrimonial conflict between the second respondent and her husband. An FIR had been lodged and a charge‑sheet filed in …

PUSHPA NISHAD AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 8 OTHERS

The petitioners, Pushpa Nishad and her husband, sought a habeas corpus writ to obtain custody of their daughter, Nandima (Nandini) Nishad, alleging that her marriage to her cousin uncle Arjun Nishad was prohibited under Hindu law and that she was being illegally detained. The State complied with the …

ABU TURAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The High Court heard a habeas corpus petition filed by Abu Turar's father, Zohair Alam, seeking custody of the four‑year‑old child who was then in the care of his maternal grandmother. The petitioner, a mechanic earning Rs.25,000 per month, had remarried and his second wife pledged to care for the …

KM. RUMAISHA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioners, mother Smt. Shabanam Bano and another, filed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of their seven‑year‑old daughter, Km. Rumaisha, alleging illegal detention by the father, Ansar Ahmad. The father produced the child, who testified that she is comfortable living with him, attends …

RAKESH KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that the wife of petitioner No.1, Smt. Sadhana, was being illegally detained by her mother-in-law, Smt. Munni Devi. The petitioners claimed that the wife had left the matrimonial home with their two minor children and was being held against her …

VIJIT TYAGI @ BABBU TYAGI @ BABLUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Vijit Tyagi challenged an order dated 17.07.2026 by the District Magistrate, Hapur, which externed him for six months under Sections 3/4 of the U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970, based on eleven pending cases. He filed an appeal (No. 1856 of 2026) under Section 6 of the same Act before …

PANKAJ YADAVversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Pankaj Yadav was declared a "goonda" and externed for six months under Section 3(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970, based on ten criminal cases. He appealed the externment order to the Commissioner, Bareilly Division, and sought a stay of the Commissioner’s order …

ANNU RANI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by Annu Rani and another seeking the release of the corpus, Anu Rani, from alleged confinement by her parents. Upon personal interaction, the corpus, a 26‑year‑old educated nurse, asserted her desire to live independently and not reside with …

SMT. RIYA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by the State of U.P. seeking custody of Riya, a girl who claimed to have attained majority and had voluntarily married Tinku. The court examined Riya, who stated she is 18 years old, educated up to class IX, and wishes to reside with her …

SMT DAMINI CORPUS AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court examined a habeas corpus petition filed by the State seeking to produce the corpus, Smt. Damini, before the court and determine her age. Medical evidence and the court's own interaction established that Damini is about 18 years old, having attained majority. She voluntarily …

SMT POOJA CHAUHAN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petition sought a writ of habeas corpus to compel the State to produce Pooja Chauhan and order her custody to Durgesh Kumar, who claimed they were married on 15 March 2022. The court interacted with the corpus, a 23‑year‑old LL.B. student, who categorically denied any marriage or relationship …

AMAN KHANDELWAL AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

The petitioners, Aman Khandelwal and another, filed a habeas corpus petition seeking visitation rights to their 15‑month‑old daughter, Atharvi, who is in the custody of the respondent, Akansha Rawat, the mother, following a matrimonial dispute. The mother has left the matrimonial home, lodged an FIR …

SMT. MISTHI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by Smt. Misthi, a 21‑year‑old woman who had voluntarily married Amrend Kumar on 03‑08‑2026. The petition sought her release from police custody and the return of her personal belongings, which were held by the police and her parents. The …

SABIHA KAUSHAR AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Sabiha Kaushar and three others, sought a habeas corpus writ to obtain custody of the minor children Jannat Sahab and Muhammad Ashar, alleging that the mother was unfit to care for them. The respondents, the State of U.P. and others, contended that the custody dispute arose from a …

JAYCHAND YADAVversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Jaychand Yadav filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the Commissioner, Gorakhpur Division, to decide his appeal and stay application concerning an externment order passed under Sections 3/4 of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970. The petitioner …

SMT SAUMYA YADAV AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that Saumya Yadav, a 21‑year‑old woman, was being illegally detained by her father and a relative after she married Akhilesh Kumar against her parents' wishes. The respondents contended that she had actually married Priyanshu Yadav, a relative …

SURAJ PATEL @ SURAJ KUMAR PATEL (CORPUS)versusSTATE OF U.P. AND 8 OTHERS

Petitioner Uma Shankar Patel filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his son Suraj Patel was illegally detained by private respondents No.4 to 9. The Attorney General later produced a General Diary entry showing that Suraj Patel had been returned to the petitioner's custody on 19 July 2026. The …

SMT TANU MAVI CORPUS AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a habeas corpus petition filed by Smt. Tanu Mavi and another seeking her production, after the State and a respondent were ordered to produce her. The corpus, an 18‑year‑old graduate, testified that she voluntarily married Sandeep on 16‑04‑2026 but now wishes to live with …

RAJKUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The High Court examined a habeas corpus petition filed by Rajkumar alleging that the corpus, Smt. Anjani Kushwaha, was being illegally detained and that a marriage existed between them. The corpus, a 23‑year‑old woman, testified that she has never married the petitioner and is lawfully married to …

MADHU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court was petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus to produce Madhu, a 21‑year‑old woman, who had been detained by the police. Upon production, Madhu testified that she had voluntarily married Jai Prakash Kumar on 8 June 2026 and wished to live with him. The petitioner, Jai Prakash Kumar, …

SYED NAYAB HAIDER AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, married to Syed Haider Ali, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that the husband, despite a compromise granting him custody of their minor child, was refusing the petitioner access to the child. The husband had earlier sought custody under the Guardians and Wards Act in the …

PALAK MAITIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Khitin Maiti, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his daughter Palak Maiti, aged 18, was being held involuntarily by private respondent Sagar Kumar. The State contended that Palak had attained majority, voluntarily married Sagar Kumar, and had given a handwritten statement …

JANNATI (DETENUE) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

Petitioner Jannati's father filed a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal detention of the minor daughter by private respondents. After filing, the minor was returned to her mother, Rani, restoring her custody. The petitioner's counsel then informed the court that they no longer wished to pursue …

SAMEEM FATMA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

Petitioner Sameem Fatma filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that her brother Asif Iqbal was illegally detained by private respondents Nos. 6 to 8 from 15.08.2026 to 30.08.2026. The petitioner later stated that Asif Iqbal has been returned to her and she no longer wishes to pursue the petition. …

SMT. KAUSHILYAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Smt. Kaushilya, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that she was being held in illegal custody by respondent No.4, Umesh Kumar. The petition sought the court's intervention to secure her release. After the filing of the petition, the alleged custodian restored her custody to her …

VIKAS SRIVASTAVA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Vikas Srivastava and another filed a habeas corpus petition (No. 912 of 2025) before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of Uttar Pradesh and three others. The petition was listed on 23 June 2026 and again on 8 September 2026, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the …

FIROZ AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHER

Petitioner Firoz filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his brother Musharraf was being held illegally by respondent No.4, Momin. After filing, the custody of Musharraf was restored to Firoz. Petitioner's counsel then informed the court that they no longer wished to pursue the petition. The …

OM MINOR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Om Minor and another, filed a habeas corpus writ petition (No.1182 of 2025) before the Allahabad High Court against the State of U.P. and three others. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners and they failed to attend subsequent hearings, indicating a lack of interest in …

ZUNAID ALAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Zunaid Alam challenged orders that declared him a "goonda" and imposed a six‑month exile under the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970. The orders were based on five pending criminal cases against him. He filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking quash of the orders and a …

RAHUL KUSHWAHAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Rahul Kushwaha, a physics teacher, was accused of repeatedly harassing and attempting to molest a minor student, Jyoti, leading to her alleged suicide. The prosecution relied on complaints, witness statements, and a FIR registered under Sections 306, 354 and 506 IPC, while the defence …

PANKAJ SHARMA HUSBAND AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, led by Pankaj Sharma, sought quash of a criminal complaint filed by his estranged wife, Smt. Nidhi Sharma, under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The parties reached a settlement on 13‑12‑2016, wherein the husband paid Rs.13,00,000 to the wife and the …

SURENDRA KUMAR GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

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

The applicant, Surendra Kumar Gupta, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in 2009 seeking the exercise of the court's inherent powers. The matter was listed before Hon'ble Justice Sameer Jain, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the applicant, while the State's …

RAMADHAR AND 6 OTHESversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

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

The petitioners Ramadhar and six others filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition in 2016 before the Allahabad High Court. The matter remained pending for several years and was listed again in a revised list. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners to press the petition at the hearing. …

ARAHAT BHASKAR (MINOR) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court had earlier ordered that the custody of the minor, Arahat Bhaskar, be placed with Smt. Vandana Maurya. The father, Shailendra Kumar Singh, appealed to the Supreme Court seeking visitation rights, which the Supreme Court granted, modifying the High Court's order. In light of …

N.K. JAIRATHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

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

The petitioner, N.K. Jairath, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code before the Allahabad High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner expressed a desire not to pursue the application and sought its withdrawal. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted a request to …

SMT NANDANI CORPUS AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners sought a writ of habeas corpus to compel the petitioner, Arjun Gupta, to produce and cohabit with his wife, Smt. Nandani, alleging she was being detained. The court interacted with the corpus, a 21‑year‑old major, who voluntarily resides with her mother and expressed unwillingness to …

DEEPANJALI (CORPUS) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus petition to compel the production of the minor child Deepanjali, who was being kept in the custody of a woman named Ram Devi. The Court examined the relationship between Ram Devi and the child and found that Ram Devi was not the biological mother nor the …

KAILASH GIRIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The applicant, Kailash Giri, filed an application before the Allahabad High Court under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Subsequently, the applicant expressed a desire not to pursue the application and sought its withdrawal. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted a request to …

MONIKA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The High Court of Allahabad entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by Monika and another petitioner seeking the production of Monika, a 19‑year‑old adult, before the court. The State complied with the earlier order and Monika was produced by her mother, Kavita. Monika testified that she had …

PUSHPENDRA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Pushpendra Singh challenged an order dated 20.03.2026 passed under Section 3(3) of the U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970 which externed him from Bareilly district for three months. He filed an appeal under Section 6 of the same Act (Appeal No.702 of 2026) and a stay application against …

ROHIT SHARMA (MINOR) AND ANOTHERversusState of U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners, represented by a minor Rohit Sharma, filed a habeas corpus petition seeking custody of the minor from the State of U.P. and other respondents. The respondents argued that the minor was not in illegal custody, noting that an earlier habeas corpus petition (No. 666 of 2022, Smt. …

SMRITI (MINOR) (CORPUS) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by minor Smriti, aged about 16, seeking her release from police custody. The police produced Smriti before the Court and explained that she had been enticed to elope by a private respondent, Masoom, who is already in judicial custody for …

SHIVANI SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The High Court entertained a habeas corpus petition filed by the State of U.P. and others seeking custody of Shivani Sharma, a major adult who had married Banti Kumar against her parents' wishes. The petitioners alleged that Shivani was being unlawfully detained by her parents and sought a court …

ANURAG PANDEYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 14 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a direction to the City Magistrate of Gorakhpur to decide a criminal case (Case No.17471 of 2024) concerning alleged encroachment under Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 152 of the B.N.S.S. Act. The magistrate had …

DILSHAD KHAN @ BHOORE @ BHOORAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner Dilshad Khan filed a writ petition under Article 226 challenging an order dated 03.02.2026 that externed him for six months under Sections 3 and 4 of the U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970. He argued that two of the four cases on which the externment was based were either quashed or …

PRINCE PRATAP SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The petition under habeas corpus was filed by Prince Pratap Singh seeking the release and custody of Muskan, who had been produced before the court by police officials. Muskan, a 22‑year‑old B.Sc. student, testified that she is lawfully married to the petitioner and wishes to live with him. The …

KISHAN URF KRISHNA MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Kishan Urf Krishna Mishra filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the Commissioner, Gorakhpur Division, to decide a stay application and an appeal filed under Section 6 of the U.P. Control of Goondas Act, 1970, and to stay the order of the District Magistrate that …

SMT. SHWETA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioner Smt. Shweta filed a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal detention. The petitioners later informed the court that she was voluntarily staying with her brother, Vikas Goyal, and was not in any illegal custody. The petitioners sought dismissal of the writ on the ground that the petition …

DURGAversusIV A.S.J. BANDA AND OTHERS

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

The petitioner, Durga, was ordered by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate to remove an alleged encroachment on a public way under Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Durga challenged this order through a criminal revision, which was dismissed by the 4th Additional Sessions Judge. She then filed a …

PRIYA (CORPUS) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Amit Kumar, filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that the corpus, Priya, was being unlawfully detained and forced to cohabit with him. The court ordered the father, Rajendra Yadav, to produce Priya, who testified that she has never married Amit Kumar and only maintains a …

ANJU TIWARI (CORPUS) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that Anju Tiwari, a friend of petitioner Jitendra Rai, was being held in illegal custody by Ajay Tiwari, a respondent. Respondent Ajay Tiwari countered that Anju Tiwari is his legally wedded wife and resides with him voluntarily, supporting …

MASTER AYUSH (MINOR) AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners, Master Ayush (a minor) and his mother Sunita Devi, filed a habeas corpus petition against the State of U.P. and others, alleging unlawful detention. The petitioners' counsel informed the court that the minor and his mother were now residing with Dharmendra Kumar, the husband of …

ANAND KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Anand Kumar was declared a "goonda" and externed for six months by the District Magistrate, Auraiya, under Section 6 of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, based on two criminal cases. He appealed the order to the Commissioner, Kanpur Division, and sought a stay of the order, which was …

IMRANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Imran challenged an order dated 06.03.2026 by the Additional District Magistrate, Bulandshahr, which externed him for six months under Section 3(1) of the U.P. Control of Goonda Act, 1970. He filed an appeal (No.21 of 2026) under Section 6(1) of the same Act and a stay application, both pending …

MONIKA GUPTA CORPUSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Monika Gupta, filed a habeas corpus writ petition (No. 458 of 2026) before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioner informed the court that the petitioner no longer wished to pursue the petition. The petitioner therefore requested …

MAHAK D/O RAVI @ BANTIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The father of Mahak filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his daughter, a 19‑year‑old adult, was being illegally detained by private respondents. The court produced Mahak, who testified that she is a major, voluntarily residing with respondent No.6 Raja, and not under any illegal detention. …

SMT. SHAHIDA KHATOON and ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. and ANOTHER

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

The petitioners, Smt. Shahida Khatoon and another, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (No. 8325 of 2009) against the State of U.P. and another. The matter had been pending since 2009 and, at the time of hearing, no counsel appeared to press the application. The …

VIJAY KUMAR PANDEY AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

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

Vijay Kumar Pandey and others filed Criminal Miscellaneous Writ Petition No. 6556 of 2001 before the Allahabad High Court, challenging actions of the State of Uttar Pradesh and others. The petition was presented by counsel D.K. Singh and A.K. Rai, while the respondents were represented by the …

RAJ SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Raj Singh filed a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of his wife Meena, who was in the legal custody of police officers. Meena appeared in court and stated that she voluntarily lives with her father because she fears her husband due to alleged assault and does not wish to reside …

SURAJ KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioners Suraj Kumar and another filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that the corpus, Priyanka Kesarwani, was being illegally detained by respondent Ashish Kumar Kesarwani. The court conducted a video interview with the corpus, who affirmed that she was residing voluntarily with the …

NIDHI TIWARI AND 8 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 8 OTHERS

Petitioners filed a habeas corpus writ petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners expressed that they no longer wish to pursue the petition and requested its withdrawal. The court considered the request and, finding no opposition from the …

PRADEEP KUMAR DUBEY AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Case No. 10315 of 2009, which involved offences under Sections 452, 323, 504, 506 of the IPC and Section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act. During the pendency of the trial, a compromise deed was …

ANUJ KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Anuj Kumar filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his wife, Shivani, was being held illegally by respondents 4 and 5. The court ordered the police to produce Shivani, who testified that she is a major, lives voluntarily with her husband Rajeev, and does not wish to reside with …

MOHD. IRSHADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mohd. Irshad, challenged an externment order dated 29‑12‑2025 issued by the Additional District Magistrate, Firozabad under Sections 3(3)(1) and 4 of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act, 1970. He filed an appeal before the Commissioner, Agra Division under Section 6 of the same …

SATENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner challenged an externment order issued under Section 3 of the U.P. Control of Goondas Act, which was based on two pending criminal cases. The High Court examined the statutory definition of "goonda" and held that the term requires a pattern of habitual offences, not merely one or two …

MASTER DIVYAM KUMAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a habeas corpus writ seeking custody of the minor child, Divyam Kumar, aged about five years. The State of U.P. and two private respondents were impleaded. The minor was produced before the court as per the order dated 16‑04‑2026. Counsel for the private respondents requested …

MANGE RAMversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

Dismissed on merits

Mange Ram filed a first appeal against the State of U.P. after a delay of 24 years and 197 days. He sought condonation of the delay, but the court noted that no explanation was provided for the inordinate lapse despite repeated notices. The court found the appeal to be barred by the limitation …

RAM MURARI PANDEYversusSTATE OF U.P.AND OTHERS

The appellant, Ram Murari Pandey, filed an appeal under Section 96 of the Civil Procedure Code against a decree of the Ist Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) dated 26 July 2007, which partially decreed his money suit. The appeal was filed 1 year and 269 days after the decree, but the suit’s …

K.U.M.S.versusSUMSUDDIN AND ANOTHER

The appellant, a State functionary, filed a first appeal under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, challenging an award and decree in a land acquisition case. The appeal was valued at Rs. 1,57,531, which is below the Rs. 2 lakh threshold set by the State Government's amended litigation …

U.P.S.I.D.C. THRU. M.D.versusSHANKER LAL AND OTHERS

The appellant, a state functionary, filed a first appeal under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 challenging an award of compensation of Rs. 65 per square yard in a land acquisition case. The appeal was valued at Rs. 84,503.79, which is below the Rs. 2 lakh monetary threshold. A State …