The ruling clarified that sexual harassment complaints under the 2013 Act must have their delay reasons examined before any dismissal at threshold.
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Allahabad High Court Rules Sexual Harassment Complaints Cannot Be Dismissed for Delay Alone
The court ruled that internal complaints committees must examine the reasons for any delay before dismissing cases filed under the POSH Act 2013.
Allahabad High Court Conducts Morning Session Hearings Across Multiple Benches on June 25
Allahabad HC resumes post-vacation hearings with multiple bench sittings across significant pending civil and criminal matters.
Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Order on Rs 10 Lakh Compensation for Illegal Detention
The apex court put a temporary hold on the High Court’s direction to the state government to pay compensation to a man held illegally for over three months.
Allahabad High Court Declares Some Supreme Court Habeas Corpus Rulings Are Per Incuriam
The Allahabad High Court ruled that several recent Supreme Court habeas corpus decisions were made without knowledge of binding precedent and are not enforceable.
Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking ban on controversial film
The judge ruled that artistic freedom cannot be curtailed merely on the basis of hurt sentiments.
Allahabad High Court: Running a Hookah Bar Has No Constitutional Protection as Fundamental Right
The Allahabad High Court ruled that hookah bar operations are not protected as a fundamental right allowing state-level bans to stand.
Allahabad High Court Rules Running a Hookah Bar Is Not a Fundamental Right
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition challenging hookah bar closures ruling that such businesses have no constitutional protection.
Non-Mentioning of Crime Author in Inquest Report Cannot Alone Doubt Accused’s Involvement Says Supreme Court
The court made a significant clarification on evidentiary standards while remanding a bail matter to Allahabad HC.
Allahabad High Court Fire in Courtroom Contained Without Injuries or Document Loss
A fire that broke out in a courtroom at the Allahabad High Court was swiftly extinguished and no court personnel litigants or judicial records were harmed.