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ALL GOVERNMENTversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

A writ petition (Writ C No. 35360 of 2026) was filed by All Government against the State of U.P. and three others. During the proceedings, counsel for the petitioner, Ashok Kumar Lal, informed the court that the petitioner no longer wished to pursue the petition and sought its withdrawal. The court …

YASHWANT SINGHversusPRIYANKA SINGH

Yashwant Singh filed a first appeal against Priyanka Singh in the Allahabad High Court. The appellant was represented by counsel Vinod Kumar Yadav, while no counsel was listed for the respondent. The appellant’s counsel failed to take any procedural steps to advance the appeal. The Court observed …

UMA DEVI AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U P AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, Uma Devi and two others, filed a writ petition challenging the order of the Urban Ceiling authority that rejected their representation to have land entries restored in their names. They alleged that notices required under Sections 10(5) and 10(6) of the Urban Land (Ceiling and …

RAM LAKHANversusSTATE OF U.P. and OTHERS

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

The petitioner, Ram Lakhan, filed a writ petition seeking correction of revenue records and a restraining order against the State of Uttar Pradesh concerning a 13,427.58 sq.m. parcel of land originally held by his predecessor Jagannath. The land was declared excess vacant under the Urban Land …

RAM LAKHAN @ LAKHAN LALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners sought a writ directing the State and other respondents to halt proceedings under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, to record the disputed 7,636.21 sq m land in their name, and to prevent interference with their possession. The land originally belonged to Moti Lal …

PYARE LALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Pyare Lal filed a writ petition seeking restoration of his name in the revenue records for a 12,901.65 sq m land in Madauka village, alleging that notices under Sections 8(3) and 10(5) of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 were never served and that possession of the land …

HARPAL AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, heirs of a former bhumidhar named Jograj, sought a writ of mandamus to correct revenue entries and be recorded as bhumidars of several land parcels in Bareilly, alleging that the State had declared the land surplus under the U.P. Urban (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 and taken …

TOTA RAM AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The petitioners, heirs of the late Tungal, claimed continuous possession of land in Village Manak Mau, asserting that they never received notices under Sections 8(3), 10(1), 10(5) or 10(6) of the U.P. Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulations) Act, 1976, and that the State’s vesting order of 1981 was …

GYAN PRAKASH MAURYA AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

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

The petitioners, heirs of Bhagwan Das, sought to have a parcel of land recorded in their names under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, after the original owner’s death in 1978. They contended that the ex‑parte proceedings and notices issued under Sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Act were …

BALKRISHNA SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The appellant, a general‑category candidate, was selected for a Junior Clerk post advertised in 1997, received an appointment letter and served from September 1997 until his termination in 2000 on the ground that the vacancy was only temporary. The State argued that the appointment was illegal …

SHEEL KUMAR AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, claiming two‑thirds share in several plots, sought to have proceedings under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 quashed and the revenue entries restored, invoking Section 3 of the Repeal Act, 1999. The land had been declared surplus, vested in the State, and …

DILSHAD HUSSAINversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The petitioner, Dilshad Hussain, challenged a 2009 order by the Saharanpur Collector that declared the land in dispute as belonging to the Saharanpur Development Authority, seeking to have the revenue entries corrected and his possession recognized. The land had been subject to proceedings under the …

VIJAY KUMAR AGRAWALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Vijay Kumar Agrawal, filed Writ Petition No. 35297 of 2019 before the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, Anil Kumar, informed the Court that the petitioner no longer wished to contest the matter and sought to withdraw the petition. The Court …

HARISH CHANDRA AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, heirs of the original landholder Sukh Dev, filed a writ petition seeking the removal of State entries in the revenue records and restoration of title to their names for three plots of land in Umarpur Neva. The land had been declared excess vacant land under the Urban Land (Ceiling …

VINAY KUMAR NISHADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Vinay Kumar Nishad, sought a writ directing the State and related authorities to abate the proceedings of a 1976 ceiling case concerning a 1,403.22 sq. m. plot in Prayagraj and to correct revenue records in his favour. The original ceiling return was filed by his parents, and while a …

VIJAY KUMAR AGRAWALversusSTATE OF U P AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Vijay Kumar Agrawal, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. Subsequently, the petitioner expressed a desire not to contest the matter and sought to withdraw the petition. The petitioner's counsel, Anil Kumar, formally communicated this request to the …

NEETU DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Neetu Devi filed a writ petition seeking a corrected date of birth certificate after the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate ordered issuance upon payment of a late fee. The Block Development Officer refused to accept the fee and issue the certificate. The High Court examined the magistrate's order and the …

ANKIT RAJversusINDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED AND 2 OTHERS

Ankit Raj filed a writ petition against Indian Oil Corporation Limited and two others, seeking relief. The petitioner later obtained a No Objection Certificate and completed the dealership, rendering the petition moot. He requested the court to dismiss the petition and allow him to file a fresh …

VIRENDRA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Virendra Singh filed Writ Petition No. 33196 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the State of Uttar Pradesh and four other respondents. During the hearing, counsel Ms. Pritika Tiwari, appearing on behalf of advocate Shailendra, informed the Court that the petitioner no …

VIPUL KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Vipul Kumar Singh filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court seeking a direction to the Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, to decide his pending application for a character certificate. The State of Uttar Pradesh and other respondents contended that the matter could be considered by the …

YASMIN SULTANAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Yasmin Sultana filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court challenging the actions of the Union of India and two other respondents. The petitioner sought relief on grounds that were not specified in the brief judgment. Counsel for the petitioner, Vikas Pal and Vinod Kumar Maurya, argued …

M/S AZHARI BRICK WORKSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

M/S Azhari Brick Works filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the District Magistrate to consider its representation dated 16 July 2026 and to protect it from dispossession of its brick kiln. The petition alleged a breach of agreement with a private respondent …

MAHENDRA SINGH DHANGARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mahendra Singh Dhangar, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioner, through counsel Rajesh Kumar Pandey, expressed that he no longer wished to pursue the writ and preferred to seek any other appropriate legal remedy. The petitioner …

SUDHIR KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Sudhir Kumar petitioned the Allahabad High Court for a character certificate from the Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, alleging that the authority had not acted on his representations. The State of U.P. and other respondents opposed the petition. The Court, without examining the merits, directed …

CHAKRADHAR DUBEYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioner Chakradhar Dubey filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Deepak Kashinath Dubey, expressed a desire to withdraw the petition and seek an alternative remedy. The respondents, the State of U.P. and two others, were represented by Ayush Mittal, …

RAM BIR SINGH DHANGARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the District Magistrate of Etah and another respondent to decide his representation dated 31‑12‑2025 and upload his caste certificate on the e‑district website. The petitioner alleged that his representation had not …

RIYAJ AHMADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Riyaj Ahmad, purchased a JCB vehicle (Regn. No. UP91AT3448) at auction but the Regional Transport Officer failed to issue a registration certificate or transfer registration to his name despite multiple representations. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking direction for the …

M/S TULSYAN COAL COMPANYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

M/s Tulsyan Coal Company filed a writ petition against the State of U.P. and others. The petition was listed under “Old Pending Cases for Priority Hearing” for the year 2008. When the case was called in the revised list, the petitioner’s counsel, Anand Tewari, was not present. The court therefore …

FIRERAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Fireram, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Special Land Acquisition Officer (Sanyukta Sangathan) of Bulandshahar to consider and decide his land acquisition application dated 17 July 2012 within the time prescribed by law. The respondents contended that the …

MANVEERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 2 OTHERS

Manveer filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Chief Executive Officer of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to consider and decide his application dated 25 August 2026 within the time prescribed by law. The respondents argued that the application could be decided …

HIMWANT SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Himwant Singh, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petition contained certain discrepancies, rendering it procedurally defective. The petitioner’s counsel, Ramendra Asthana, acknowledged the defect and suggested that the petition could be dismissed, allowing …

SANTOSH KUMARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Santosh Kumari challenged the acquisition of her property by a notification dated 04‑02‑2026, having filed an objection under Section 15 of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 which remained pending before the District Magistrate/Special Land Acquisition Officer, Jhansi. …

SINGHAL & SONS AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, Singhal & Sons, filed a writ petition seeking direction for the District Basic Shiksha Adhikari, Kasganj, to decide pending applications for payment of Rs.1,65,000 with interest at 18% per annum filed on 3 Oct 2024 and 17 Oct 2024. The respondents argued that the competent authority …

ISLAMUDDINversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow did not process the application, citing a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the officer to decide the application within a specified period. The Court noted prior …

SANTOSH GUPTAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Santosh Gupta applied for renewal of his passport but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to process it, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the issuance of the passport. The Court referred to its earlier decisions in Pawan …

SMT. VANDANA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Smt. Vandana Singh, filed an application for compensation under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojna on 12 March 2026, which remains pending before the District Magistrate, Prayagraj. She approached the High Court seeking a direction that the competent authority decide her …

DR. HARESH KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Dr. Haresh Kumar Singh filed a writ petition challenging the delay by the Chief Medical Officer, Hathras, in deciding his application for registration and permission to practice community medical services. The petitioner argued that the matter had been pending since 2 March 2026 without a decision. …

DHARMENDRAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Dharmendra, applied for renewal of his passport (No. P2654380) but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow did not process the application, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the officer to renew the passport. The Court …

M/S DS ENTERPRISESversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

M/s Ds Enterprises filed a writ petition challenging Condition No.2 in the Letter of Acceptance, which required it to furnish an additional performance guarantee of 15.01% of the estimated cost, alleging that the tender documents only mandated a 5% guarantee. The petitioner argued that the office …

SONUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 18 OTHERS

Petitioner Sonu filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State authorities to decide a representation dated 03‑04‑2026 and to protect his life, alleging police harassment. The State, through its standing counsel, submitted that no harassment had occurred and that the petitioner’s …

JITENDRAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner Jitendra applied for re‑issuance of his passport, but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow declined to act, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the officer to process his application. The Court referred to its earlier …

BAHADUR AND ANOTHERversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, claiming to be forest dwellers, sought protection over a parcel of land that the forest authorities asserted as their own. They invoked the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, arguing that any dispossession must follow …

TARA GUPTAversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner challenged a public notice dated 03.07.2025 issued by the Assistant Engineer, Provisional Division, Public Works Department, Varanasi, which declared her husband an unauthorised occupant and ordered removal of the alleged encroachment. She contended that the Assistant Engineer had no …

SHIVAM YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Shivam Yadav applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to process it, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the authorities to issue the passport without requiring a No‑Objection Certificate, relying on the …

SATYANARAYAN BHATNAGARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 9 OTHERS

Satyanarayan Bhatnagar filed a writ petition against the State of Uttar Pradesh and nine others, alleging that respondent No.6 was violating an injunction order issued by the trial court in Suit No.1304 of 2025. The petitioner sought relief through the writ jurisdiction of the High Court. The Court …

SUKHRAJ AND 3 OTHERSversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners challenged an order dated 26‑02‑2010 that treated their land as enemy property under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. They claimed they were unaware of the order until it was referenced in a related writ (Writ‑C No.42097 of 2025). The Union of India argued that the appropriate remedy …

MOHAMMAD ABUZARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mohammad Abuzar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Union of India and the Regional Passport Officer, Lucknow, to re‑issue his passport (No. Y4860160) which had not been processed due to a pending criminal case. The Court noted that, as held in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar …

MUNNESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Munnesh Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State of Uttar Pradesh and the Punjab National Bank to de‑freeze his savings account that had been frozen by the bank. The petitioner relied on a recent decision of the Lucknow Bench of the same High Court in …

SMT. NEELAM DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Smt. Neelam Devi, filed a writ petition challenging a notice dated 07-04-2026 issued by respondent No.6 ordering her to vacate shop numbers 3 and 9. The petitioner had already approached the arbitrator (respondent No.4) under the arbitration agreement with respondent No.6. She argued …

JAIBA @ ZEBAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Jaiba @ Zeba, filed a writ petition seeking a court order to prevent her husband (respondent No.4) from illegally expelling her from their house. She requested that the court direct the respondents not to evict her without a court order and sought costs. The Court examined the nature …

GULAM YAZ DANI KHANversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Gulam Yaz Dani Khan, filed a writ petition challenging the passport authority's order that placed his passport on hold. He argued that he had been acquitted in criminal case No.1377 of 2018 and that no criminal proceedings were pending against him, making the hold illegal. The court …

YOGESH KUMAR SAUKAND AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioners sought mandamus directing state officials not to evict them from certain lands and not to take coercive action, and to compel action against a private respondent. The Court observed that the core dispute was between the petitioners and a private individual, making it a private matter. …

SHIVAKANT NAVIKversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Shivakant Navik, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Court No.4, Jaunpur, to expedite the disposal of his criminal application in Case Crime No. 72 of 2021, which involved offences under Sections 147, 452, 323, 336, 504, 506 and 427 …

ARYAN AMUSEMENTversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Aryan Amusement, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the District Magistrate of Agra to allow it to hold a fair on an 8,000 sq. meter plot at Kothi Meena Bazar, Shahganj, Agra, from 10 May to 20 June 2026. The land is under the custody of the District Magistrate but is …

SMT. KALAWATIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Smt. Kalawati filed Writ Petition No. 18532 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court. The petition sought relief against the State of U.P. and four other respondents. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner, Satyendra Pratap Singh, informed the Court that the petitioner no longer wished to …

GULAM RASULversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

Gulam Rasul filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Regional Passport Officer, Bareilly, to issue his passport despite a pending criminal case (Cr. No. 0193 of 2024) under various IPC sections. The High Court noted that, per its earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar v. Union of …

UMESH CHANDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Umesh Chandra Yadav filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner, through counsel, expressed a desire to pursue an alternative legal remedy and requested that the writ petition be treated as withdrawn. The Court considered the petitioner's request and found no …

SHYAM KISHORE GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Shyam Kishore Gupta, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, Neeraj Srivastava, submitted that the petition should be treated as withdrawn. The court considered the request for withdrawal. No substantive issues on the …

SATYAPALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 11 OTHERS

Petitioner Satyapal filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing certain respondents not to construct a sewerage Nali on his Bhumidhari land in Harduttpur, Badaun. The petition raised the issue of alleged interference with his peaceful possession by respondents No.7 to 12. The High Court held …

ANKURversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Ankur, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to defreeze his bank account (No. 038410175277, IFSC IPOS000001) held with India Post Payments Bank. The petitioner relied on a prior decision of the Lucknow Bench in Khalsa Medical Store v. Reserve Bank of …

SMT UMA OJHAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioner Smt Uma Ojha filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner’s counsel, Ashutosh Pandey, requested that the petition be withdrawn. The court considered the request and, finding no objection, allowed the withdrawal. Consequently, the writ petition was dismissed as …

SITA JAISWALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Sita Jaiswal filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to restrain the Gram Pradhan of Harishankarpur and his associates from interfering with her construction on a parcel of land. She also requested the authorities to consider her claim filed on 16.02.2026. The High Court directed the …

RISHABH CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Rishabh Chaudhary, filed a writ petition alleging that the Department of Sports, Uttar Pradesh had not acted on his application for a sports scholarship. He claimed the process was not fair, transparent, or reasoned. The respondents, the State and others, argued that the petition …

SATYA PRAKASH SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Satya Prakash Singh, filed Writ No. 18019 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court seeking relief against the Union of India and two other respondents. During the pendency of the petition, the petitioner’s counsel identified certain discrepancies in the writ petition. Consequently, …

SHYAMSINGH CHAHARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Shyamsingh Chahar filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing the Uttar Pradesh government and the District Magistrate, Agra, to decide his complaints, produce a committee report, and initiate departmental and criminal proceedings against a cooperative society employee. The Court examined …

ABDUL HAMEEDversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

Abdul Hameed filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Regional Passport Officer, Lucknow, and the Judicial Magistrate, Farenda, to re‑issue his passport and NOC, alleging that his application was rejected solely on the basis of a pending criminal case. The High Court referred to its …

SHINO PAINTS AND CHEMICALS PVT. LTD.versusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Shino Paints & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing the Kanpur Nagar Commissioner of Police to decide its pending MA‑4 license renewal for methyl alcohol and to restrain seizure of its stock. The licence had expired and a show‑cause notice was issued linking the …

SUNITA KESHARIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

Sunita Keshari filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a direction to the UP‑Zila Adhikari, Mirzapur, to decide her representation dated 20‑02‑2026 concerning alleged land encroachment by private respondents. The Court observed that the dispute with respondent No. 4 is a private matter …

LAVKUSH KUSHWAHAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Lavkush Kushwaha, filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the District Magistrate of Kushinagar to decide his pending application for compensation under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojna. The respondents, the State of U.P. and another, opposed the petition. The …

MOHAMMAD RASHIDversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioner Mohammad Rashid applied for renewal of passport No. P4039809, but the Regional Passport Officer, Lucknow, failed to issue the passport citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to renew his passport and to decide his …

KRISHNA PALversusDISTRICT MAGISTRATE, BUDAUN AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Krishna Pal, filed a writ petition (Writ No. 18007 of 2026) before the Allahabad High Court challenging the actions of the District Magistrate, Budaun and others. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel sought to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to pursue any other …

ANIL KUMAR YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for renewal of his passport, but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to issue it, citing a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the officer to issue the passport. The Court referred to its earlier …

TARUN ANAND AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing Respondent No.2 (RERA) to expedite the handover of possession of a unit and to return delay interest in a complaint. The petition alleged that the application filed on 20.01.2026 was pending. Respondent No.2 contended that the hearing on …

ROHIT PALversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Rohit Pal, applied for a passport which the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to issue on the ground of a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the officer to issue the passport. The Court examined prior authority, noting …

SHAKIR ANWARversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Shakir Anwar, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petition contained certain discrepancies, prompting the petitioner’s counsel to seek dismissal of the petition as withdrawn, with liberty to file a fresh petition. The Court examined the procedural defect and …

UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERSversusOM PRAKASH DUBEY

The Union of India and others filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners to press the petition. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition for want of prosecution and vacated any interim order that had been granted. The dismissal was …

MOHD. ALAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Mohd. Alam filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing authorities to protect his peaceful possession of a property and to act against the Gram Pradhan for alleged illegal interference. The Court examined whether it could entertain the petition, noting that the alleged interference …

UNION OF INDIA THRU. G.M. NER AND OTHERSversusRAM BAHADUR AND ANR.

The petitioners, Union of India and others, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners submitted that no cause of action remained, rendering the petition infructuous. The court examined the submission and found that the petition no longer …

UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. THRU MANAGERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. filed a writ petition (Writ‑C No. 38120 of 2014) against the State of U.P. and another respondent. The petition was to be heard before a bench of Hon'ble Justices Saral Srivastava and Garima Prashad. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner to press the …

JYOTI PRAKASH GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a writ petition (Writ‑C No. 39169 of 2014) before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners on the day of hearing. The Court observed that the petition could not be proceeded with in the absence of representation. Consequently, the writ petition …

NIRANJANA SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioners, Niranjana Singh and another, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to prevent private respondents from selling ancestral land and to compel certain administrative actions. They alleged that private respondents were attempting an illegal sale of the property. The court observed that …

ROHIT KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to compel the State of U.P. and others to decide his representation dated 09.02.2026 and to remove a Madaha (encroachment) on Arazi No.126. The Court held that the petitioner is merely a complainant and not an aggrieved party, and …

MERAJ ALAMversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Meraj Alam applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Office in Lucknow refused to issue it, citing the pendency of a criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the issuance of the passport. The Court referred to its earlier decision in Pawan …

MOHD YUSUFversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mohd Yusuf, filed Writ Petition No. 17747 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel, Virendra Kumar Tiwari, submitted a prayer for withdrawal of the petition. The Court considered the request and, finding no objection from the …

PRADEEP KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 13 OTHERS

Petitioner Pradeep Kumar filed a writ petition alleging that respondents 5 to 14 were violating an injunction order issued by the trial court in Suit No. 974 of 2025. The High Court examined whether a writ petition was the correct remedy to enforce the injunction. The Court held that the appropriate …

DINESH YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Dinesh Yadav challenged the order dated 07.02.2026 that his passport was impounded by filing a writ petition. The respondents contended that the Passport Act, 1967 provides a specific statutory remedy – an appeal under Section 11 – against such an order. The Court held that because an …

SHISHIR KUMAR SRIVASTAVAversusCENTRAL BANK OF INDIA

The petitioner, Shishir Kumar Srivastava, filed a writ petition seeking a direction from the Central Bank of India to furnish the rent due for Locker No. 144 and to permit him to operate the locker with Key No. 70. The petitioner alleged that the bank had not released the locker rent and was …

AVADHESH KUMARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Avadhesh Kumar applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Office in Lucknow did not issue it, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the RPO to issue the passport and to provide a clear police verification report. The Court referred to …

MAHAJAN PRASADversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mahajan Prasad, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. He later approached the court seeking to withdraw the petition, citing certain discrepancies in the present filing. The petitioner also requested liberty to file a fresh petition thereafter. The court considered …

DR. VIKAS MANDLOIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, a registered surgeon, challenged an order dated 8-9 December 2025 issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Kushinagar, which was based on an ex parte inquiry report following a patient death after surgery performed by the petitioner. He alleged that he was denied a hearing before the …

ANAND KUMAR GUPTAversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Anand Kumar Gupta, challenged a public notice dated 03‑07‑2025 issued by the Assistant Engineer of the Public Works Department, Varanasi, which declared him an unauthorised occupant and ordered removal of the alleged encroachment. He argued that the Assistant Engineer lacked …

SMT. PRATIGYAversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Smt. Pratigya, filed Writ Petition No. 17606 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court challenging an action of the State of Uttar Pradesh. The petition was found to contain certain discrepancies, rendering it not pressed. Counsel for the petitioner acknowledged the deficiencies and …

DAUJIRAM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the second respondent to decide their representation dated 18-10-2023 concerning alleged encroachment of their land by several private individuals. The court observed that the dispute is a private matter involving factual issues that …

VIJAI SHANKAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner alleged that private respondents were encroaching on his land and sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondent authority to consider his application dated 01‑04‑2026 and pass an order. The Court observed that the dispute was essentially between private parties and hinged on a …

MONU KUMARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Monu Kumar, filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash a possession notice dated 13 January 2026 issued by the third respondent, and a mandamus directing the second respondent to consider his bank account open. The petitioner alleged that his account had been placed on hold, …

VIJAI SHANKAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing Respondent No.2 to consider an application dated 08‑04‑2026 and pass an order. The grievance arose from Respondents No.4 and No.5 cutting trees planted by the petitioner's father on ancestral land. The Court held that the dispute is a …

SHYAMA DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 7 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents not to interfere with her peaceful possession of a parcel of land and also directing a respondent to decide an application filed on 04.02.2026. The Court held that the allegation of interference with possession is a …

RAJESH SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Rajesh Singh, was awarded a three‑year lease to operate a three‑wheeler parking facility at Azamgarh Railway Station, but the railway authority subsequently took possession of the area without providing an alternative space. The petitioner filed a writ petition alleging denial of his …

ARMAN HUSAINversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Arman Husain filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Regional Passport Officer, Lucknow, to issue him a passport despite a pending criminal case. The court noted that earlier decisions held that mere pendency of criminal proceedings does not justify denial of a passport and that the …

SMT. GEETANJALI AND 16 OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners, a group of four industrial plot allottees, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State to grant a six‑month relaxation for operating their industrial units without penalty, as extended in government orders during the COVID‑19 period. They also sought relaxation for …

SHAMA PARVEENversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The petitioner applied for a fresh passport, which remained pending since 23 September 2025 because the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) in Bareilly cited a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the RPO to decide the application promptly. The Court …

KAUSHAL KUMARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Kaushal Kumar applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to issue it, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking mandamus to compel the officer to obtain the required report and reissue the passport. The Court referred to …

ANAND PALversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

Anand Pal filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Union of India and the Regional Passport Officer, Lucknow, to issue a fresh passport despite pending criminal cases against him. The petitioner alleged that the passport officer had neither issued the passport nor provided any order, …

MANISH KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Manish Kumar Singh, filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate to decide his application and the police station to act against persons obstructing construction of his house. He alleged that private individuals had trespassed and forcibly removed …

ADITYA SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for renewal of his passport, but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to issue it on the ground of a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to issue the passport. The Court referred to …

BHOLANATH JAISWAL AND ANOTHERversusCHIEF BRANCH MANAGER AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, owners of a property in Kachnar, Varanasi, sought a writ of mandamus directing the respondent bank, which was occupying part of the property as a branch, to vacate the premises and to decide their representation dated 09.01.2026. The petitioners argued that the bank was a tenant and …

MOHAMMAD VASIFversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

A writ petition (Writ C No. 17615 of 2026) was filed by Mohammad Vasif before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner, through counsel Dilnawaz Ahmad Khan, informed the Court that he no longer wished to pursue the petition and requested its withdrawal. The respondents, represented by A.S.G.I., Ajay …

PRAMOD YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow did not issue it, citing a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner sought a mandamus directing the respondents to issue the passport and to decide the application within a fixed period. The Court referred to …

MOHAMMAD AKARAMversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for renewal of his passport, but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to issue it, citing a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the officer to re‑issue the passport. The Court referred to its earlier judgment in …

ANKIT KUMARversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Ankit Kumar applied for a passport which the Regional Passport Office, Lucknow, refused on the ground of a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to issue the passport. The Court referred to its earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar …

TALAT PARVEENversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Talat Parveen, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Regional Passport Officer, Bareilly, to renew her passport, which had expired on 29 July 2019. The officer had refused renewal on the ground that a criminal case against the petitioner was pending. The Court …

MOHAMMAD BABAR KHANversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Mohammad Babar Khan applied for renewal of passport No. U5477414 for a foreign religious tour, but the Regional Passport Officer, Bareilly, refused to process the application citing pendency of a criminal case against him. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the officer to …

M/S RAJ KUMAR AND SONS AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Raj Kumar and Sons, were awarded contracts for six irrigation sites in 2023-24, three under the Superintending Engineer, Minor Irrigation Department, Meerut and three under the Executive Engineer, Minor Irrigation Division, Saharanpur. They completed all works on time but claim that …

MOHAMMAD NABI RASOOL ANSARIversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for renewal of his passport (ARN No. 24-2001981466) but the application was pending due to a criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the passport authorities to process the renewal within a short time. The petitioner did not contest the …

WAKEEL AHMADversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for re‑issuance of his passport, but the Regional Passport Officer in Bareilly declined to process the application on the ground that a criminal case against him was pending. The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the passport authorities to process …

MOHAMMAD SABIR SHAIKHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for a fresh passport, but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to process the application citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the officer to consider his application and issue the passport within a …

AFTAB ALAMversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Aftab Alam applied for renewal of his passport but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to issue it, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the authorities to re‑issue the passport. The Court noted that, as held in Pawan Kumar …

MUKESH KUMAR YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Mukesh Kumar Yadav filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petition contained certain discrepancies, leading the petitioner’s counsel to acknowledge that the petition was not properly pressed. The Court, after hearing counsel for the respondents, dismissed the petition …

PREM SHANKAR MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioners filed Writ Petition No. 2354 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners to press the petition. Consequently, the Court dismissed the petition for want of prosecution and vacated any interim order that had been passed. The dismissal was …

MAHENDRA PRATAP SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mahendra Pratap Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the U.P. State Medical Faculty, Lucknow to register his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. The respondents argued that the matter had already been decided by a coordinate bench in Shailesh Kumar Mishra v. State …

MOHD IRFANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Mohd Irfan filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondent bank to release his frozen bank account No. 50200026185212. The petitioner relied on the precedent set by the Lucknow Bench in Khalsa Medical Store v. Reserve Bank of India (Writ‑C No.12211 of 2025). The …

VIKRAM PATELversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Vikram Patel, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Regional Passport Office, Lucknow and the Passport Sewa Kendra, Gorakhpur to issue him a passport. The Court observed that both passport offices are not juristic persons and therefore cannot be the proper …

CHHAIL BIHARIversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

Petitioner Chhail Bihari filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Regional Passport Officer, Ghaziabad, to renew his passport, which had been withheld on the ground of a pending criminal case. The Court noted that, per its earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar (2024), the mere …

NRIPENDRA SINGH PHAUGATversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The writ petition filed by Nripendra Singh Phaugat was dismissed because the petitioner failed to appear before the court, even after a revised call. No arguments or evidence were presented. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition for default. Any interim order that had been granted earlier …

M/S CHANDA CATERERS AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

M/s Chanda Caterers sought payment of Rs.9,60,000 for supplying food packets and bottled water to beneficiaries of various development schemes during the foundation ceremony of Jewar International Airport on 25-11-2021. The petition alleged that despite a letter from the District Magistrate, …

DIGVIJAY SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking mandamus directing the District Level Committee (DLC) in Gorakhpur to decide his representation promptly and to order the construction of a road as per the revenue map, preventing demolition of his house. The DLC had earlier demarcated the petitioner’s …

USHA DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Usha Devi, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. Subsequently, the petitioner sought to withdraw the petition while requesting liberty to pursue any other appropriate legal remedy. The court considered the petitioner's request for withdrawal. It held that the …

M/S MAA VAISHNO FILLING STATIONversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

M/S Maa Vaishno Filling Station filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing private respondents to pay Rs.13,20,000 for alleged breach of contract relating to branding and compensation. The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court examined whether the private …

EKABAL AHAMADversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Ekabal Ahamad applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Office in Lucknow refused to issue it, citing the pendency of a criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a fresh passport, alleging irreparable loss if denied. The Court referred to its earlier decision in Pawan Kumar …

SANJEEV TRIPATHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Sanjeev Tripathi, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court and subsequently sought to withdraw the petition, requesting liberty to pursue any other appropriate legal remedy. The petition was considered by a bench of Hon'ble Justices Saral Srivastava and Garima Prashad. …

SON DEVI @ SOMWATIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 9 OTHERS

The petitioner, Son Devi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to decide her representation dated 11 March 2026 within a fixed period. The Court observed that the dispute is a private matter involving factual issues that require evidence and cannot be …

SHYAM SUNDAR YADAVversusUNION OF INDIA AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Shyam Sundar Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the Union of India and the Regional Passport Officer, Varanasi, to issue a police verification certificate and passport despite a pending criminal case (Case Crime No. 131 of 2025). The respondent had refused to …

ANUJ GUPTA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioners Anuj Gupta and another filed writ petition No. 17539 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court challenging actions of the State of Uttar Pradesh and four others. The petitioners' counsel argued that the petition should be dismissed as it was not pressed, since the petitioners could avail …

ASIFversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Asif, applied for a passport which the Regional Passport Office, Bareilly, refused to process on the ground of a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the passport authorities to issue the passport, alleging irreparable loss. The …

NAFIS KHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Nafis Khan, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to grant him permission to sell packed meat of male buffalo from his shop and to consider his applications dated 21‑02‑2026 and 17‑04‑2026. The relief was premised on the requirement under Section 31(3) of …

ANAND KUMAR SHARMAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

Anand Kumar Sharma applied for a passport but the Regional Passport Office in Lucknow refused to process it, citing a pending criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the authorities to issue the passport. The Court noted earlier judgments that mere pendency …

VEERBAL SINGHversusUNION OF INDIA AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner applied for renewal of passport No.L9568534, but the Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow refused to process the application citing a pending criminal case against him. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the officer to consider his claim and re‑issue the passport. The …

MUKHRAM NISHADversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the Regional Passport Office to call for the report from the investigating authority and issue a passport despite a pending criminal case. The Court noted that, per its earlier decision in Pawan Kumar Rajbhar v. Union of India, mere pendency of …

YOGRAJ SINGH CHAUHANversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The petitioner applied for renewal of passport No. P6937931, but the Regional Passport Office in Lucknow refused to process it citing pendency of a criminal case against him. He filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to renew his passport and to consider his …

SAHMAT ALIversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

Petitioner Sahmat Ali filed a writ petition challenging the impoundment of his passport. The respondents argued that the Passport Act, 1967 provides a specific statutory remedy—an appeal under Section 11—against such an order. The Court held that because an alternative statutory remedy exists, the …

RAM SURAT and OTHERSversusD.D.C. and OTHERS

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

The petitioners, Ram Surat and others, filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The respondents, D.D.C. and others, were represented by counsel. The court noted that the cause list dated 07.01.2025 incorrectly named the respondent's counsel. An order dated 3.12.2024 directed that the …

RAM SUBHAG AND OTHERS.versusDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CONSOLIDATION FAIZABAD AND OTHERS.

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

Ram Subhag and others filed a writ petition (Writ B No. 3835 of 1980) before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, challenging actions of the Deputy Director of Consolidation, Faizabad and others. The petitioner's counsel, U.S. Sahai, informed the Court that he had no instructions to represent …

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. …

MAHAFOOJ ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, a farmer holding recorded tenure of two agricultural plots in Banda district, alleged that respondents No.5 and 6 had illegally encroached upon his land and were conducting mining activities that damaged his crops. He claimed to have made representations to the competent authorities …

GUDDU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners, Guddu and another, filed a writ petition challenging the non-issuance of a caste certificate. The petitioner's counsel limited the relief sought to petitioner No.1, arguing that petitioner No.2's claim could not be entertained in the present petition. The Court dismissed petitioner …

MUMTAZ AHAMDversusPURVANCHAL VIDHUT VITRANA NIGAM VARANASI AND ANOTHER

The petitioner applied for an electricity connection which was rejected by the second respondent, the Executive Engineer, without any notice. The petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the rejection. The respondents argued that the petition was of no utility and sought a direction to the …

JOGINDRA SINGH PAL AND 7 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Tehsildar of Khatauli to consider their representation dated 27‑12‑2025 for issuance of English versions of Scheduled Caste certificates already granted to them. The State’s standing counsel argued that the petition should not be kept …

ASHISH KUMAR YADAVversusSTATE OF UP AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Ashish Kumar Yadav, filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the State Public Service Tribunal, Uttar Pradesh, to decide his pending claim petition (No. 2179 of 2024) within a time frame set by the court. The petition argued that the Tribunal had unduly delayed the disposal …

BALBEERversusUNION OF INDIA AND ANOTHER

The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash an order dated 08.01.2026 and mandamus to restrain the respondent from interfering with his possession and demolishing his house at Village‑Admadpur Sadat. The respondent produced instructions from an oil company indicating that any …

MOHD. RASHID KHANversusTHE STATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

A writ petition (Writ C No. 9285 of 2026) was filed by Mohd. Rashid Khan against the State of U.P. and others. The petitioner, through counsel, expressed a desire not to pursue the petition and requested its withdrawal. The respondents were represented by counsel comprising C.S.C., Punit Kumar …

M/S H.R. CONSTRUCTION COMPANYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 6 OTHERS

M/s H.R. Construction Company, a contractor engaged in electrical distribution works, filed a writ petition seeking release of a payment of Rs.1,95,998 plus GST that it alleges the respondent authority has withheld despite multiple representations. The respondents argued that the petition need not …

SMT. SUSHILA DEVIversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, Smt. Sushila Devi, filed a writ petition alleging that the respondent authority had failed to issue her a character certificate despite her representations. The petitioner sought a direction for the issuance of the certificate. The respondents argued that the petition could be …

MANU DEEP SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHER

The petitioner, Manu Deep Sharma, filed a writ petition (Writ No. 9310 of 2026) before the Allahabad High Court. The court observed discrepancies in the petition and held that it was not properly pressed. Consequently, the petition was dismissed on procedural grounds. The court, however, granted the …

MAHAVIR YADAVversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The petitioner, Mahavir Yadav, filed a writ petition alleging that the District Magistrate of Jaunpur had failed to issue him a character certificate despite multiple representations. The respondent State of U.P. argued that the petition could be disposed of without merits and suggested a direction …

ANAND KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Anand Kumar Singh applied for a character certificate, which was rejected by the competent authority on 06.08.2025. He filed a writ petition challenging the order, alleging it was passed without applying mind and in violation of the guidelines laid down by this Court in Anil Kumar v. State of U.P. …

PINTUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Pintu filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the District Level Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee, Mau, to consider his application and issue a Scheduled Tribe caste certificate. He had submitted a representation on 30‑12‑2025, but no decision was rendered. The respondents …

SHIVRAJ SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Shivraj Singh filed a writ petition seeking a character certificate from the Superintendent of Police, Auraiya, alleging that despite multiple representations the authority had taken no action. The State of U.P. and another respondent opposed the petition. The court, without examining the merits, …

APV REALTY LTD.versusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Apv Realty Ltd., filed Writ Petition No. 10484 of 2026 before the Allahabad High Court challenging certain actions of the State of U.P. and other respondents. The petition was found to contain discrepancies that rendered it procedurally defective. The petitioner’s counsel …

SMT. SAVITRI DEVIversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 4 OTHERS

Smt. Savitri Devi filed a writ petition seeking a mandamus directing the removal of 33 KV and 11 KV electricity cables from her land in Babhnauli, Kushinagar, and ordering the Executive Engineer to decide a representation she had filed on 30‑12‑2025. The petitioner alleged that no decision had been …

RAJA BABUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner challenged the authority's order rejecting his application for a character certificate, alleging that the order was passed without applying the mind and ignored the guidelines laid down by this Court in Anil Kumar v. State of U.P. (Writ‑C No.718 of 2025). The respondents argued that a …

HRIDAY NARAYAN SINGHversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Hriday Narayan Singh, filed a writ petition seeking a character certificate from the District Magistrate, District Mau, alleging that despite multiple representations, the authority had taken no action. The respondent authorities contended that the petition could be disposed of …

SMT PREMA DEVIversusREGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY KANPUR AND OTHERS

Smt Prema Devi filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court challenging actions of the Regional Transport Authority, Kanpur and others. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petition should be dismissed as infructuous because the cause of action no longer existed. The court considered …

ANURAG YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Anurak Yadav, employed as a Helper in Meja Energy Nigam Pvt. Ltd., filed a writ petition alleging that the police had registered an NCR under Sections 115(2) and 3151(2) of the BNS against him, and that the responding authority failed to provide the verification report confirming his …

MANOJ SINGHversusSTATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND 5 OTHERS

The petitioner, a recorded Bhumidar and co‑sharer of agricultural land in Gautam Buddha Nagar, claimed that his land was affected by the laying of a 400 kV Jalpura‑Khurja power transmission line and that he had not received compensation despite representations under the revised Government of India …

MAYANK RAWALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Mayank Rawal, filed a writ petition challenging a communication dated 13‑01‑2026 that rejected his application for a caste certificate on the ground of being ‘incomplete’. He argued that the order was non‑speaking and violated natural justice as no reasons were given. The respondents …

BIJENDRA KUMAR AND 10 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Tehsildar of Khatauli to decide on their representation dated 27‑12‑2025 for issuance of English versions of their Scheduled Caste certificates, which had already been issued in Hindi. The State's standing counsel argued that the …

MAHAK SINGH AND 7 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Tehsildar of Khatauli to decide on their representation dated 27-12-2025 for issuance of English versions of their Scheduled Caste certificates, which had already been issued in Hindi. The State's standing counsel argued that the …

RAM NARAYANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Ram Narayan, filed a writ petition alleging that the District Magistrate of Muzaffar Nagar had failed to issue him a character certificate despite his representations. The respondent State of U.P. argued that the petition should be dismissed and that the petitioner could simply …

RAMJI SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, a bona‑fide consumer of electricity, alleged that a faulty smart meter generated erroneous bills of Rs. 18,526 for February‑March 2025 and Rs. 1,28,025 for June 2025, despite regular payment of dues. He submitted multiple representations to the electricity department, which were …

HUMAYUUN ABBAS ZAIDIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Humayuun Abbas Zaidi, filed a writ petition challenging a notice dated 18 February 2026 issued by Respondent No.3. The respondents contended that the petitioner had an alternative statutory remedy under Section 83(9) of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and …

KRISHNAKANT RAIversusUNION OF INDIA AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Krishnakant Rai, challenged a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the District Magistrate, Jhansi, in favour of a private respondent and a subsequent order rejecting his candidature for a BPCL retail outlet. Earlier writ petitions (Writ‑C No.330/2026 and Writ‑C No.36640/2024) …

CHANDRA PAL SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Chandra Pal Singh filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Chairman/Principal Secretary of the State Level Caste Scrutiny Committee, U.P., to decide his appeal dated 16 July 2021, filed under a 1996 Government Order, within a time‑bound period. The State, through its standing …

SADASHIV MANI TRIPATHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner, Sadashiv Mani Tripathi, filed a writ petition seeking a character certificate from the District Magistrate, Kushinagar, alleging that despite multiple representations, the authority had not issued the certificate. The respondents, the State of U.P. and others, contended that there …

RAKESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

Rakesh Kumar filed a writ petition seeking a character certificate from the District Magistrate, Agra, alleging that his multiple representations had been ignored. The petitioner argued that the respondent authority failed to issue the certificate despite his grievances. The respondents contended …

RAJESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioner Rajesh Kumar applied online for a character certificate, which was rejected by the competent authority. He challenged the rejection through a writ petition, alleging that the order was non‑speaking and failed to apply the guidelines laid down by the High Court in Anil Kumar v. State of …

KRISHNA RAWATversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner Krishna Rawat filed a writ petition challenging the authority’s order rejecting his online application for a character certificate. He argued that the order was passed without applying mind and ignored the guidelines laid down by this Court in Anil Kumar v. State of U.P. (Writ‑C No. …

HEMSHANKARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Hemshankar filed a writ petition seeking a character certificate from the Superintendent of Police, Bareilly, alleging that his multiple representations had been ignored. The State of U.P. and other respondents opposed the petition. The Court, without examining the merits, directed the petitioner to …

SMT. SANJA DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

The petitioner, Smt. Sanja Devi, filed a writ petition in 2011 before the Allahabad High Court. The petitioner's counsel repeatedly sought adjournments, submitting illness slips on 11-02-2020, 19-02-2026, and again on the day of a peremptory hearing. The court noted that the petition concerned …

VINOD KUMAR JAISWALversusSTATE OF U.P.AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a writ petition (Writ C No. 20159 of 2014) before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners to prosecute the petition, while counsel for the respondents was present. The Court noted the absence of representation for the petitioners and …

KULDEEP NARAYANversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU SECY. AND 13 OTHERS

The petitioner, Kuldeep Narayan, filed a writ petition (WRIT-C No. 54797 of 2013) before the Allahabad High Court. No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner to pursue the petition. Consequently, the Court found that the petition lacked prosecution. The judges dismissed the writ petition for …

MITHAI LALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits

The petitioner failed to appear before the High Court for the hearing of the writ petition and the impleadment applications. Earlier, a Division Bench had remitted the matter to be decided afresh after ordering the impleadment of respondents 4 to 8. The petitioner filed impleadment applications but …

DR. BABY TABASSUM HAROONversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANR.

Disposed off/Decided on merits

Dr. Baby Tabassum Haroon filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking relief against the State of U.P. and others. The matter was listed and subsequently placed on a revised list, but no counsel appeared on behalf of the applicant. The court noted the absence of …

SUBHASH CHAND PRASADversusSTATE OF U.P. THRU SECY. AND OTHERS

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

Petitioner Subhash Chand Prasad filed a writ petition before the Allahabad High Court. The petition was to be presented by counsel H.P. Mishra, but no representative appeared on the day of hearing. The Court observed that the petition could not be prosecuted in the absence of a petitioner or …