Allahabad HC: Places of Worship Act 1991 Does Not Prohibit Acquisition of Religious Sites for Public Purpose

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 High Court: Govt Cannot Force Sale Deeds for Land Acquisition; Must Use LARR Act 2013

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the government cannot force private landowners to sell their land through sale deeds if they are unwilling. If consent is not obtained, the government must follow the compulsory acquisition process under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. This distinction between voluntary sale and compulsory acquisition is crucial for land rights and government infrastructure projects.

Allahabad HC: Wearing Headscarf Not Essential Religious Practice; Reiterates Judicial Doctrine

The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed the 'essential religious practices' test, ruling that wearing a headscarf is not essential to Islam. This judgment clarifies the scope of religious freedom in educational institutions and is crucial for understanding the judiciary's role in defining religious practices.

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.

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 Class-B History Sheet, Holds Rubber-Stamped Approval Violates Articles 19, 21

The Allahabad High Court quashed a Class-B history sheet against a man, ruling that police surveillance without sufficient evidence of professional criminality violates fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21. This judgment reinforces procedural safeguards in police regulations and is crucial for mains answers on fundamental rights, police powers, and judicial review.

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.

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.