Justice Manjive Shukla Archives

verification reports of candidates' asset disclosure

‘Supreme Court’s decision in 2018 not given effect till now’; Allahabad HC seeks ECI’s affidavit on not publishing verification reports of candidates’ asset disclosure forms

“Prima facie, the ECI appears to be the statutory body which should put the verification report as received from the CBDT in the public domain, especially as the correspondence has taken place between the two authorities in this regard.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Poker and rummy are games of skill and not gambling’; Allahabad HC directs authorities to pass reasoned order in application for permission to run a gaming unit

The permission being granted by itself would not prevent the authorities from checking on the aspect of gambling that may take place at a particular place and if the same happens, necessary action under law can always be taken by the authorities.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Ultimate decision of woman whether to opt for abortion or adoption’: Allahabad HC directs State to facilitate discreet delivery and adoption of 15-year-old minor girl’s unborn child

A woman’s decision in whether or not to go ahead with the termination of her pregnancy is a decision that is to be taken by no one but herself. This is primarily based on the widely acknowledged idea of bodily autonomy. Here, her consent reigns supreme.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Legal and authorized ‘occupier’ of premises including tenant cannot be deprived of basic amenities like electricity connection | Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court clarified that if the decree of eviction is set aside, recalled, or stayed, the tenants may remain entitled to apply for connection in accordance with law.