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Allahabad HC: persistent humiliation touching a person's domestic life/dignity can amount to instigation for abetment of suicide (Chandrajeet Singh v. UP).
Read articleSection 359 BNSS, successor to Section 320 CrPC, on compounding of offences — the two compoundable categories, who may compound, and effect of compounding.
Read articleA practical guide to certified copies of court orders/judgments in UP — application form, court fees, ordinary vs urgent copies, and online tracking.
Read articleAllahabad HC quashes ex parte orders reversing decades-old revenue entries, holding natural justice requires notice to the recorded title-holder.
Read articleAllahabad HC: a plea of alibi must be proved by evidence at trial; an IO commits gross illegality by unilaterally accepting it to file a final report.
Read articleHow 'pig butchering' investment app scams build trust, fake profits, and block withdrawals — applicable BNS/IT Act provisions and how to report via 1930.
Read articleAllahabad HC's Lucknow Bench quashes a 'Goonda' declaration, holding the UP Control of Goondas Act must be used sparingly, not to oppress the innocent.
Read articleSection 103(2) BNS makes mob lynching a distinct offence punishable with death, life, or a term of not less than seven years, after Tehseen Poonawalla (2018).
Read articleAllahabad HC: a pending civil suit between the parties is no ground to discharge an accused where the FIR allegations disclose a criminal offence.
Read articleA practical guide to habeas corpus under Article 226 before the Allahabad High Court — who may file, the procedure, and when it is not maintainable.
Read articleAllahabad HC acquits a husband and in-laws in a 2017 dowry death case, finding the sole dying declaration unreliable and made to 'wreak vengeance.'
Read articleLandmark analysis of Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. State of Punjab, the Constitution Bench ruling on the outer time-limit to summon an accused under Section 319 CrPC.
Read articleHow community service works as a punishment under BNS Section 4(f), the six eligible offences, its BNSS definition, and how it differs from probation.
Read articleAllahabad HC acquits a man after nine years in jail, citing inconsistencies in the child witness's testimony, a silent initial report, and no medical evidence.
Read articleSection 21 of the NIA Act, 2008: the appeal to the High Court against Special Court orders, its 30/90-day limitation, Division Bench, and bar on other remedies.
Read articleWhat a Zero FIR is, how Section 173 BNSS lets you report a cognizable offence at any police station, and how it gets transferred for investigation.
Read articleAllahabad HC rulings split on police protection for live-in couples when one partner's earlier marriage is undissolved — the two conflicting lines explained.
Read articleDeepfake and AI voice-cloning fraud in India — the BNS provisions on cheating and forgery, and IT Act sections 66C, 66D, 66E and 67, and how to report it.
Read articleA landmark analysis of Hardeep Singh v. State of Punjab (2014), the Constitution Bench ruling that laid down the test for summoning additional accused.
Read articleSection-by-section guide to how the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 changes the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 on electronic evidence and joint trials.
Read articleAllahabad HC guidelines cap personal bonds at Rs 20,000 and fix Rs 25,000/day compensation for illegal preventive detention under BNSS.
Read articleHow Section 24 of the JJ Act 2015 and Rule 14 of the Model Rules require destruction of juvenile records, and the fresh-start doctrine behind them.
Read articleAllahabad HC: a client cannot be held in contempt for counsel's unauthorised 'counsel says' statement absent proof of specific instructions.
Read articleAllahabad HC quashes a Rs 2.14 crore recovery order against a UP Power Corporation employee as 'shockingly disproportionate' in Satyaverat v. State of UP.
Read articleCan a live-in couple get protection when one partner is still married? The Section 82 BNS bigamy bar and the Allahabad HC's divided view, explained.
Read articleAllahabad HC holds the State absolutely liable for a prisoner's custodial death, even by suicide, awarding Rs 10 lakh under Article 21 (Prema Devi v. UP).
Read articleThe difference between a succession certificate and a legal heir certificate in India, which document is needed for what, and how to apply for each.
Read articleHow illegal instant loan apps operate, the RBI Digital Lending rules, the BNS and IT Act offences they attract, and how to report harassment in India.
Read articleSection 358 BNSS / Section 319 CrPC — when a court may summon additional accused mid-trial, Hardeep Singh and Sukhpal Singh Khaira tests, and procedure.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Guddu Singh acquits a 2008 murder accused — evidence recorded before Section 319 CrPC summoning cannot form the basis of his conviction.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Mohd Yunus Ansari holds a juvenile-era conviction cannot block passport issuance; reads Section 24 JJ Act with the right to be forgotten.
Read articleAllahabad HC Lucknow Bench in Mohd. Azeem Idrishi quashes proceedings against wrongly arrested persons and directs action against police for mechanical arrests.
Read articleAllahabad HC: a Section 482 CrPC / 528 BNSS plea cannot challenge an NIA court's refusal to discharge; the remedy is a Section 21 NIA Act appeal.
Read articleGig and platform workers under the Code on Social Security 2020 — definitions, e-Shram registration, welfare schemes, and judicial recognition.
Read articleSenior Citizens Act 2007 — Maintenance Tribunal procedure, eviction of abusive children, transfer of property under Section 23, and remedies in Uttar Pradesh.
Read articleAdverse possession explained — Articles 64 and 65 of the Limitation Act 1963, animus possidendi, and landmark Supreme Court rulings on hostile possession.
Read articleDigital arrest scam explained — modus operandi, IT Act and BNS provisions, helpline 1930, and how to report fake CBI or police video-call extortion.
Read articleHabeas corpus non-maintainable post-cognizance — accused must seek regular bail per Allahabad HC in Neeraj ruling.
Read articleSection 113-B IEA/Section 118 BSA — mandatory presumption of dowry death: conditions, burden of proof, and rebuttal.
Read articleLok Adalat cannot grant divorce — adjudicatory power vests exclusively in Family Courts per Allahabad HC ruling.
Read article₹5 lakh compensation for arrest despite HC stay order — Allahabad HC in Anil Soni v. State of UP, May 2026.
Read articleAllahabad HC quashes NSA detention: private act with no public disturbance — NSA inapplicable in Isham v. State of UP.
Read articlePassport application, police verification, impounding, and legal remedies under Passports Act 1967 and Article 226.
Read articlePower of Attorney in India — general vs specific PoA, registration, agent duties, and revocation under Indian law.
Read articleGift deed in India — validity under Transfer of Property Act, stamp duty, registration, conditions, and revocation.
Read articleCyber stalking under Section 78 BNS, IT Act 2000 — what constitutes online stalking, filing complaints, legal remedies.
Read articleLandlord-tenant law in UP — rent agreements, eviction grounds, dispute resolution under UP Rent Control Act 1972.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Vasik Tyagi v. State of UP (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 297) grants bail after ~1 year custody in a National Flag insult case; restates the bail-is-the-rule principle.
Read articleDPDP Act 2023 — Data Principal rights: consent, access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal, Data Protection Board.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Samarpan Jain v. State of UP (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 296) quashes a conspiracy FIR against an advocate for GST appeals filed on his client's behalf.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Ram Rati v. State of UP (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 295) — life imprisonment under Section 304-B IPC reserved for rarest of rare dowry deaths.
Read articleMedical negligence remedies — Bolam test, Jacob Mathew safeguards, Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha holding.
Read articleSextortion and online blackmail — Section 66E IT Act, BNS provisions, cybercrime portal, evidence preservation, and FIR.
Read articleCheating (Section 318 BNS / Section 420 IPC) vs criminal breach of trust (Section 316 BNS / Section 406 IPC) — when both can be invoked together, and when they cannot.
Read articleTenth Schedule anti-defection law — grounds, voluntary giving up, mergers, and the Speaker's adjudicatory role.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Ravi v. State of UP (2026 LiveLaw (AB) 263) lays down step-by-step procedure for trial of proclaimed offenders in absentia under Section 356 BNSS.
Read articleArbitrable disputes in India — Vidya Drolia test, rights in rem vs in personam, court's role at Section 8/11 reference.
Read articleSection 528 BNSS, successor to Section 482 CrPC — when a High Court can quash an FIR or chargesheet, the Bhajan Lal categories, and the limits of inherent power.
Read articleWhen must police register an FIR for a speech offence? Section 173(3) preliminary inquiry, the Imran Pratapgarhi safeguard, and a Magistrate's power under Section 175(3) BNSS.
Read articleTwo Indian statutes on Muslim divorce are often confused. The 1939 Act gives a wife grounds for judicial divorce; the 1986 Act governs a divorced woman's financial rights.
Read articleBenami Property Transactions Act 1988/2016 — definitions, exceptions, confiscation, penalty, and Adjudicating Authority.
Read articleSocial media defamation and cyber bullying — criminal remedy under Section 356 BNS, intermediary takedown, and evidence preservation.
Read articleSection 5-A of the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act 1955 — when a vehicle can be confiscated, the District Magistrate's powers, burden of proof, and release procedure.
Read articleSection 85 BNS cruelty and dowry harassment — definition, procedure, Section 498A safeguards, and judicial guidelines.
Read articleHow High Courts award monetary compensation under Article 226 for violation of fundamental rights — public law remedy, strict liability, and the sovereign immunity bar.
Read articleInsurance claim rejection — internal grievance, IRDAI Bima Bharosa, Insurance Ombudsman, and consumer forum remedies.
Read articleRERA 2016 homebuyer rights — possession delays, Section 18 remedy for refund, UP RERA procedure, and appeal to REAT.
Read articleSection 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 replaces sedition. Its ingredients, the mens rea requirement, the saving clause for criticism, and Article 19 boundaries.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Simran Gupta v. State of UP (2026) holds that mere ideological criticism of the government does not amount to an offence under Section 152 BNS.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Chandrabhan Kumar (2026) holds intra-state cattle transport needs no permit; awards Rs. 2 lakh compensation for hasty auction of seized vehicle.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Hafij v. Parveen Khatoon (2026) sets aside a divorce decree based on a non-existent statute and remands the matter to the Family Court.
Read articleLegal steps after a road accident in India — FIR, MACT compensation under Sections 161, 164, 166, and Good Samaritan protection under Section 134A MV Act.
Read articlePhishing, identity theft, and online cheating under IT Act Sections 66C and 66D, BNS provisions, and how to report cyber fraud via 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in.
Read articleAnticipatory bail under Section 482 of BNSS 2023 — grounds, procedure, conditions, and landmark Supreme Court guidance for pre-arrest protection.
Read articleLegal remedies for money recovery in India — Section 138 NI Act cheque bounce, Order 37 CPC summary suit, MSME Samadhaan, IBC, and arbitration.
Read articleBNSS Section 7 vs CrPC Section 7 compared: territorial divisions, the dropped metropolitan-area proviso, and the 1 July 2024 effective date when BNSS replaced CrPC.
Read articleAllahabad HC terms trial court order 'daylight judicial murder' — judge ignored death certificate in property case. Nagar Nigam Ghaziabad (2026).
Read articleChild custody law in India — Guardians and Wards Act 1890, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956, welfare principle, types of custody, and visitation.
Read articleConsumer complaint procedure under Consumer Protection Act 2019 — e-Daakhil portal, jurisdiction, limitation, fees, and remedies available to aggrieved consumers.
Read articleLegal requirements for a valid will in India — Indian Succession Act 1925, essentials, attestation, registration, revocation, and probate procedure.
Read articleIn Rohit Patel v. State of UP, the Allahabad HC clarifies the medical and evidentiary standards in strangulation cases and the effect of delayed witness statements.
Read articleAllahabad HC holds calling someone by profession is not an SC/ST Act offence unless intent to humiliate based on caste is proven.
Read articleAllahabad HC in Ashish Rawat v. Union of India clarifies that Section 106 BNSS permits police seizure without prior notice but protects innocent account balances.
Read articleIn Sunny v. State of UP, the Allahabad HC holds that an inquest report under Section 194 BNSS is confined to recording the apparent cause of death.
Read articleTenant rights and eviction law in UP — UP Urban Buildings Act 1972, UP Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act 2021, notice procedure, grounds, and remedies.
Read articleAllahabad HC condemns UP Police for arrest without notice under BNSS Section 35(3), orders action — Sachin Arya v. State of UP (2026).
Read articleBank fraud protection in India — RBI zero liability policy, reporting unauthorized transactions, IT Act provisions, and recovery steps.
Read articleComplete guide to responding to a legal notice in India — types, time limits, how to draft a reply, consequences of ignoring, and key case law.
Read articleStep-by-step guide to filing a RERA complaint against builders — delayed possession, builder fraud, UP RERA process, and penalties.
Read articleComplete guide to employee rights in India — wrongful termination, retrenchment, provident fund, gratuity, bonus, and the new Labour Codes 2026.
Read articleGuide to succession laws in India — Hindu Succession Act, Muslim inheritance, Indian Succession Act, wills, coparcenary rights, and probate.
Read articleComplete guide to the POSH Act 2013 — definitions, ICC/LCC composition, complaint procedure, employer duties, penalties, and key Supreme Court rulings.
Read articleGuide to resolving property disputes in India — declaration of title, partition suits, injunction, adverse possession, and UP-specific procedures.
Read articleComplete guide to mutual consent and contested divorce in India — grounds, procedure, timelines, maintenance, and key Supreme Court rulings.
Read articleTypes of UPI fraud, IT Act & BNS provisions, RBI zero-liability rules, and step-by-step complaint procedure via 1930 helpline and cybercrime.gov.in.
Read articleConstitutional & statutory rights on arrest in India — D.K. Basu guidelines, BNSS 2023, right to lawyer, handcuffing rules, and free legal aid in Lucknow/UP.
Read articleComplete guide to the PWDV Act 2005 — definition, who can file, protection orders, monetary relief, step-by-step procedure in UP, and landmark cases.
Read articleAllahabad HC rulings on Section 69 BNS — when FIRs for false promise of marriage can be quashed and the distinction between deceit and disappointment.
Read articleAllahabad HC holds wife is absolute owner of streedhan; criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC not maintainable for reclaiming her own property.
Read articleComplete guide to filing an FIR in India under BNSS 2023 — procedure, Zero FIR, e-FIR in UP, rights of complainant, and what to do if police refuse to register.
Read articleAllahabad HC 2026: criminal court orders cannot be challenged under Article 226 certiorari — use Article 227 supervisory jurisdiction instead.
Read articleTypes of cyber fraud in India, IT Act 2000 & BNS 2023 laws, and how to file a complaint online, via 1930 helpline, or at a UP police station.
Read articleAllahabad HC 2026: daughter-in-law has no legal duty to maintain parents-in-law under Section 125 CrPC or Section 144 BNSS — moral duty is not legal duty.
Read articleAllahabad HC 2026: no one can make an 'honour issue' out of a consenting adult's marriage. State directed to protect couple against family threats in UP.
Read articleAllahabad HC reads down Rule 16 of UP Medical Attendance Rules, allowing legal heirs to claim medical reimbursement after a government servant's death.
Read articleAllahabad HC holds Municipal Commissioner cannot stall mutation proceedings for outstanding municipal dues under UP Municipal Corporations Act 1959.
Read articleStep-by-step guide to filing consumer complaints in India under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 — jurisdiction, e-Daakhil portal, fees, timelines, and available remedies.
Read articleAllahabad High Court rules that death of an unborn child aged five months or more constitutes an independent accident, entitling the family to separate compensation under the Railways Act.
Read articleComplete guide to filing RTI applications in Uttar Pradesh — online and offline procedures, fees, timelines, exemptions, and appeal process under the RTI Act, 2005.
Read articleGuide to free legal aid in UP — eligibility, how to apply, UPSLSA services, Nyaya Rath mobile legal aid, Lok Adalats, and the Legal Services Authorities Act framework.
Read articleHow anticipatory bail works under Section 482 BNSS, 2023 — filing procedure, conditions, exceptions, changes from Section 438 CrPC, and landmark judgments.
Read articleStep-by-step guide to cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — notice, complaint filing, timelines, and defences.
Read articleComparing CrPC and BNSS 2023: major changes to arrest, bail, police custody, forensic investigation, digital procedures, and trial timelines.
Read articleKey judgments from Allahabad High Court (Feb–Mar 2026): interfaith marriage rights, SC/ST Act intent, maintenance warrants, and more.
Read articleGuide to railway accident compensation — filing claims before the Railway Claims Tribunal, no-fault liability, compensation quantum, and key Supreme Court rulings.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for February 2026, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleUnderstanding product liability provisions under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 — manufacturer, seller, and service provider liability, defences, and key cases.
Read articleGuide to Section 183 BNSS (replacing Section 164 CrPC) — procedure for recording statements and confessions before a Magistrate, safeguards, evidentiary value, and key changes.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for January 2026, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleUnderstanding the legal framework for interfaith marriages in UP — the 2021 anti-conversion law, Special Marriage Act provisions, constitutional issues, and key court rulings.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for December 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleUnderstanding preventive detention under the National Security Act 1980 — grounds, procedure, safeguards, judicial review, and Allahabad High Court jurisprudence.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for November 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleOverview of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 — arbitration procedure, appointment of arbitrators, awards, grounds for challenge, and recent amendments.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for October 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleComplete guide to property registration in UP — step-by-step procedure, required documents, stamp duty, circle rates, and online registration through IGRS portal.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for September 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleGuide to maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC and its BNSS replacement Section 144 — eligibility, procedure, quantum, key changes, and landmark judgments.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for August 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for July 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleStep-by-step guide to filing motor accident claims before MACT — procedure, compensation calculation, multiplier method, and key Supreme Court guidelines.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for June 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleA guide to eviction proceedings under the UP Rent Control Act 1972 — grounds for eviction, procedure, landlord's rights, tenant protections, and key case law.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for May 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleUnderstanding the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Articles 226 and 227 — types of writs, scope, key differences, landmark cases, and practical considerations.
Read articleSummary of notable judgments from the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for April 2025, for legal awareness and educational purposes.
Read articleAn educational overview of bail provisions under the Code of Criminal Procedure and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for legal awareness.
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