Mohd.Akif v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition (WRIT - C No. 268 of 2026, Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, decided 29.01.2026) by Mohd.Akif under Article 226 seeking mandamus to reopen his retail buffalo meat shop in Tehsil Shahabad, District Hardoi, closed since July 2025 by the SHO, P.S. Pihani. Court rejected the State's claim of non-interference, noted a State-wide pattern of police obstructing licensed meat-shop operators, and directed the Superintendent of Police, Hardoi to ensure the petitioner may run his shop unless another legal impediment exists. Petition disposed of. Bench: Shekhar B. Saraf and Manjive Shukla, JJ.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the Superintendent of Police, Hardoi to look into the matter and ensure the petitioner is allowed to run his meat shop unless there is any other impediment in law.