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State vs Ramashankar Yadav & 7 others — Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case

Eight individuals were arrested for the alleged embezzlement of donations and bribery for temple appointments at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The process of framing charges was deferred on 11 October 2026 because six accused had not received their chargesheet copies, and the Allahabad High Court dismissed the bail application of one accused accountant on 17 October 2026.

State vs Building Owners — Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Investigation

A fire at a building housing a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area killed 15 to 18 people. Following the building's demolition on 25 July 2026, the Allahabad High Court is overseeing compensation and medical expense policies, as reported on 17 October 2026. The state government has also formed a high-level committee to frame compensation policies for the victims.

In re: Petition seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Sikhs

A petition before the Allahabad High Court seeks the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi regarding his alleged remarks about the Sikh community during a visit to the United States. As of 16 October 2026, the court has reserved its verdict following the completion of hearings on the matter.

State vs Srishti (Akriti Chaudhary) — Noida industrial workers' violence case

Labour activists Akriti Chaudhary and Srishti Gupta face charges including arson and attempt to murder for their alleged roles in the April 2025 Noida industrial workers' protest. While the Supreme Court declined bail to the accused in May 2026, the Allahabad High Court ruled on 16 October 2026 that their pre-FIR detention was illegal. The state's conspiracy theory remains under scrutiny due to discrepancies in witness accounts identified in charge sheets filed by September 2026.

In re: Directive on disposal of maintenance execution petitions

The Allahabad High Court has issued a directive to all family courts in Uttar Pradesh, mandating that execution petitions regarding maintenance must be disposed of within six months. This order was issued while the court dismissed a criminal revision plea filed by a man challenging a lower court's maintenance order.

State vs. Ram Shankar and Another — Sultanpur murder case

The Allahabad High Court upheld the murder convictions of two individuals for an offence committed in 1980 in Sultanpur. The Court set aside their life sentences after determining that both convicts were juveniles at the time of the offence, remitting the matter to the Juvenile Justice Board for further proceedings.

Dr. Rajneesh Singh vs Union of India — Taj Mahal history petition

Dr. Rajneesh Singh filed a public interest litigation seeking a survey of the Taj Mahal to investigate claims that the monument is a temple known as Tejo Mahalaya. While the Supreme Court dismissed the plea to rewrite history on 5 December 2022, the Allahabad High Court is currently considering a similar survey petition. The High Court has requested responses from the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India, with a hearing scheduled for 25 November 2026.

In re: Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Elections

On 15 October 2026, the Allahabad High Court directed the State Election Commission to conduct Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat elections within three months, maintaining existing reservation arrangements. Following this decision, the Rashtriya Gram Pradhan Sangathan announced on 16 October 2026 its intention to challenge the directive in the Supreme Court, citing logistical constraints.

In re: Challenge to Delimitation of Ambedkar Nagar and Alapur SC seat reservation

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition that challenged the delimitation of assembly constituencies in Ambedkar Nagar district and the reservation of the Alapur seat for Scheduled Castes. The court ruled that the petition was highly belated, having been filed after 20 years, and failed to establish any constitutional violations.

In re: Alleged dummy school racket in Azamgarh

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate alleged dummy school enrolments involving schools and coaching academies in Azamgarh and Jaunpur. Presiding over a writ petition filed by student Abu Huzaifa, the court expanded the scope of the inquiry to include this network of institutions on 15 October 2026. The matter is under investigation as of 15 October 2026.

Christian Community Welfare Society vs State of Uttar Pradesh and others

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition filed by the Christian Community Welfare Society seeking the conversion of barren land in Ghaziabad into a cemetery. The court ruled that the right to freedom of religion does not include the right to claim a specific plot of land for the purpose of a cemetery.

G vs State of UP and 7 others

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a complainant's dissatisfaction with a police investigation or the omission of certain provisions under the SC/ST Act, 1989, does not constitute sufficient grounds to prosecute police officers for willful neglect under Section 4 of the Act. The Court further held that an administrative inquiry and recommendation are mandatory prerequisites before initiating penal proceedings against public servants under this section.

G.S. vs State of Uttar Pradesh and 2 others

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an individual alleged to be a paramour in a matrimonial maintenance case must be granted an opportunity to be heard before any adverse judicial determination is made against them regarding adultery. The court also clarified that while Section 14 of the Family Courts Act allows for the admission of electronic evidence, it does not automatically establish its authenticity or evidentiary value.

In re: Contempt against Ajay Chauhan, Principal Secretary, PWD

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has formally framed contempt charges against PWD Principal Secretary Ajay Chauhan and five other officials for failing to implement a 2022 court order regarding salary and pension revisions. As reported on 14 October 2026, the court granted the officials 15 days to respond to the charges. The next hearing is scheduled for 4 November 2026.

In re: Reservation compliance in medical college admissions

The Allahabad High Court is investigating allegations that four government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh admitted Scheduled Caste candidates exceeding prescribed reservation limits. After cancelling the September 7 seat allotment and mandating fresh NEET UG counselling on 22 September 2026, the Lucknow bench summoned three state government officials to provide a detailed report on these admissions, as reported on 14 October 2026.

In re: Rejection of application due to postal delay in UPPSC recruitment

The Allahabad High Court ruled on 12 October 2026 that the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission cannot exclude candidates from recruitment processes due to postal transit delays if the application was dispatched within the prescribed timeframe. Following this judgment, the Court directed the Commission on 14 October 2026 to accept a specific candidate's hard copy application by 16 October 2026 for recruitment in the medical education department.

In re: Conduct of Rajesh Kumar Singh, PRO to SSP Azamgarh

The Allahabad High Court initiated contempt proceedings against Rajesh Kumar Singh, PRO to the SSP of Azamgarh, for misbehaving with an additional government advocate. The court ordered Singh into custody until 5 pm on 13 October 2026 and directed the UP DGP to issue a circular affirming that such misbehaviour against government advocates constitutes contempt of court.

Contempt proceedings against Principal Secretary of Food and Civil Supplies Department, Uttar Pradesh

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court initiated contempt proceedings against the Principal Secretary of the Food and Civil Supplies Department of Uttar Pradesh for failing to comply with judicial orders regarding employee salaries and benefits. While an entry from 20 September 2026 identifies the officer as Ranvir Prasad, subsequent records from 13 October 2026 name Ajay Chauhan as the respondent in the ongoing proceedings.

State vs. Unnamed accused — Forgery case of Pakistani woman living in India

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a woman accused of residing illegally in India for 35 years while allegedly using forged documents. The court held that there was no evidence of her involvement in forgery.

In re: Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute

The Allahabad High Court is hearing a series of petitions and suits regarding the dispute over the Krishna Janmabhoomi complex and the adjacent Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura. The court is currently examining the status of various records related to these pending matters.