The Allahabad High Court is a high court based in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, established in 1866. It has jurisdiction over the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is one of the oldest high courts in India. The current Chief Justice is Govind Mathur.
Habeas Corpus Case (1948) – This case dealt with the right to personal liberty and is considered a landmark judgement in the history of Indian jurisprudence.
Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar (1979) – This case dealt with the issue of detention without trial and laid down guidelines for the protection of personal liberty.
Faizan Mustafa v. Union of India (2007) – This case dealt with the issue of pre-arrest bail and is considered a landmark judgement in Indian criminal law.
Aligarh Muslim University Case (1981) – This case dealt with the issue of minority rights and the autonomy of minority-run educational institutions.
Shantha Sheela Nair v. Union of India (2002) – This case dealt with the issue of reservation in promotions and is considered a landmark judgement in Indian affirmative action jurisprudence.
Om Prakash v. Union of India (2016) – This case dealt with the issue of right to privacy and is considered a landmark judgement in Indian constitutional law.