How do courts hold police accountable for routine rights violations?When Indian courts catch police officers making unrecorded arrests or withholding CCTV evidence, they use adverse service entries, litigation costs, and strict evidentiary presumptions to enforce compliance.8 November 2026
Allahabad High Court stays murder conviction of politician eyeing 2027 UP electionJudges cite Supreme Court precedent on political rights, suspending Nandlal Rai's life sentence pending his appeal.20 October 2026
Allahabad High Court upholds Alapur SC reservation and Ambedkar Nagar delimitationThe High Court ruled that the 2006 delimitation order carries the force of law and cannot be reopened after two decades of elections.15 October 2026
Allahabad High Court asks Law Commission to review POCSO Act for minor couplesJudges say rigid application in cases where adolescent couples have children can cause hardship, urging statutory leeway and alternative sentencing.12 October 2026
Noida district magistrate appeals to Supreme Court over docked salary and student detention rebukeAn Allahabad High Court judgement had ordered ₹5 lakh to be deducted from officials' salaries after calling a student's detention a concocted story.13 September 2026
