Kanhiya Lal and 7 Others v. State of U.P. and 4 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ - A No. 8289 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Judge Ajit Kumar, interim protective order dated 18.6.2025 in a petition by Kanhiya Lal and seven others against the State of U.P. and four others, concerning contemplated departmental action pursuant to the Additional Director, Secondary Education U.P. order of 26.3.2025 and the consequential Joint Director of Education order of 5.4.2025; compliance sought with regulations under the Intermediate Education Act, 1921; counter affidavit due in four weeks, rejoinder in two weeks thereafter, next hearing 31.7.2025. Relevant to searches on education-department action against teachers/service holders, regulatory compliance under the Intermediate Education Act, and interim relief directions in pending writ petitions.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection: action against the petitioner pursuant to the orders dated 26.03.2025 and 05.04.2025 to be taken only strictly in accordance with law and as per regulations framed under the Intermediate Education Act, 1921; Standing Counsel allowed four weeks to file counter affidavit; rejoinder affidavit, if any, within two weeks thereafter; case listed for 31.07.2025.