Allahabad HC Holds Right to Choose Spouse Under Article 21; Cites Article 25 on Voluntary Conversion

Allahabad HC: Public Employment is Public Trust; Unlawful Appointments Under Articles 14 & 16 Cannot Be Protected

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that public employment is a public trust, and appointments secured through deceit, misrepresentation, or abuse of judicial process cannot be protected. The court upheld the termination of a teacher whose appointment was found unlawful, and ordered recovery of salary and benefits received under interim court protection, reinforcing the constitutional mandate of equality under Articles 14 and 16.

Allahabad HC: Hindu Man Can Adopt Own Illegitimate Son under Hindu Adoptions Act, 1956

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu man can adopt his own biological child born out of wedlock under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, provided statutory requirements are met. This clarifies the distinction between capacity to give and take a child in adoption, and has implications for inheritance and property rights.

Allahabad HC: Religious Conversion Does Not Automatically End Scheduled Tribe Status

The Allahabad High Court ruled that conversion to another religion does not automatically end a person's Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. However, the court can examine whether the individual continues to have a connection with the tribe. This ruling clarifies a crucial legal point for ST safeguards and land rights, making it highly relevant for UPSC and state PSC exams.

SC Quashes All NEET Protest FIRs Under CJI Surya Kant; Raises Selective Justice Issue on Right to Peaceful Protest

The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against NEET student protesters, affirming the constitutional right to peaceful protest. However, the editorial raises concerns about selective justice, noting that cases against factory workers, CAA protesters, and farmers remain pending, potentially criminalizing dissent based on the protester's identity.

Allahabad HC Upholds Mandatory Govt Service Bond for Subsidised PG Medical Education

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that doctors who pursue subsidised PG medical education cannot evade the mandatory two-year government service bond, even if there is administrative delay in providing posting. The court held that the bond ensures availability of doctors in government hospitals and protects patients' right to life under Article 21.

Allahabad HC Dismisses Hijab Petition: Muslim Girls' Enrolment Drops from 18% to 12.9% in Higher Secondary

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking permission to wear a headscarf in school, upholding uniform dress code. However, the case highlights a deeper issue: Muslim girls' enrollment in schools drops sharply from 18% at primary level to just 12.9% at higher secondary (UDISE+ 2024-25). The article argues that strict uniform rules, when applied without accommodation, may become a barrier to education for Muslim girls, referencing the Supreme Court's split verdict in the hijab case and the Sachar Committee's findings on cultural hostility.

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention of 25-Year-Old DU Graduate in Noida Workers' Protest

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of a 25-year-old Delhi University graduate in connection with the Noida workers' protest. This ruling underscores judicial scrutiny of preventive detention laws and the necessity of sufficient grounds. For exam aspirants, it is a key example of judicial review under Article 226 and the limits of the National Security Act.

Allahabad High Court Quashes NSA Detention, Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Fine on UP Govt

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of a 25-year-old student, calling it 'arbitrary and vague'. The court imposed a Rs 5 lakh fine on the state, recoverable from officials involved. This judgment reinforces judicial scrutiny of preventive detention laws like NSA.