Smt. Santoshi Devi v. State of U.P. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, WRIT - C No. 4766 of 2026, Smt. Santoshi Devi v. State of U.P. & 2 Ors., Bench: Atul Sreedharan, J. and Swarupama Chaturvedi, J., order dated 20.02.2026. Interim/adjournment order: instructions called from Standing Counsel on COVID-19-period claim and applicability of relaxation granted in another case involving death during COVID-19; matter posted as fresh on 25.02.2026. No holding, no precedent treatment, no quantum.
What did the court decide?
No merits adjudication. Learned Standing Counsel requested to seek instructions on whether the claim was raised during the COVID-19 period and whether the relaxation given in another case (expiry during COVID-19) applies; case directed to be listed as fresh on 25.02.2026. ¶13