Allahabad HC Mandates ₹25,000/Day Compensation for Illegal Preventive Detention Under BNSS & CrPC

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention for Procedural Lapses under BNSS Section 126, Awards ₹5,000 Compensation

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of Aakriti Chaudhary, a DU graduate, holding that the state concocted the story and violated procedural safeguards under BNSS Section 126. This reinforces judicial scrutiny of preventive detention laws and the importance of habeas corpus petitions.

SC Revises Interim Stay, Preserves Allahabad HC Quashing of NSA Detention Under Article 21

The Supreme Court revised its September 23 interim order, restricting the stay to only certain strictures and costs against the Noida DM, thereby preserving the Allahabad High Court's landmark quashing of a DU student's NSA detention. The case also raises serious questions about the SC's roster system and 'out-of-turn' listing, making it a critical study point for judicial review, preventive detention safeguards, and constitutional procedures.

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention of Law Student, Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation from DM Salary

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the NSA detention of a Delhi University law student, sharply criticizing the District Magistrate for misusing the preventive detention law. The court ordered ₹5 lakh compensation to be recovered from the DM's salary, marking a strong judicial check on executive overreach and underscoring the importance of procedural safeguards under the NSA.

Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention of Activist, Terms it 'Despotic', Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation from Officers' Salaries

The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of DU law student and activist Akriti Chaudhary, calling it an 'abuse of draconian preventive detention law' and a 'despotic' act by the Noida administration. The court ordered ₹5 lakh compensation to be deducted from the salaries of the officers responsible. This judgment is a crucial check on executive arbitrariness and misuse of preventive detention laws, a key topic for UPSC Polity (Article 22, NSA).

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 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.

Allahabad HC Rules CCTV Footage Exempt Under RTI Section 8(1)(g), Cannot Be Provided Directly

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that CCTV footage cannot be directly provided to an applicant under the RTI Act as it is exempt under Section 8(1)(g). However, a court or commission can direct preservation and production of such footage after a complaint is filed. This clarifies the scope of RTI exemptions and the procedure for accessing sensitive information.