This page is a curated reference for individuals dealing with legal matters in Uttar Pradesh and across India. Whether you are facing a criminal case in Lucknow, a property dispute, or need to access free legal aid, the links and information below will help you navigate the system.
Curated by Advocate Onkar Pandey, practising at the Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench since 2010. For a personal consultation, contact us here.
The table below covers the most frequently cited Acts in criminal, property, and family matters handled at Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench and district courts in UP.
| Act Name | Year | What It Covers | Key Sections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 | 2023 | Replaced Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 — all criminal offences | Ss. 85 (matrimonial cruelty), 111 (organised crime), 315 (cheating) |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 | 2023 | Replaced CrPC — criminal procedure, bail, trial, appeals | Ss. 480-483 (bail), 528 (quashing), 482 (anticipatory bail) |
| Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 | 2023 | Replaced Evidence Act 1872 — admissibility of evidence | Ss. 57 (electronic records), 111 (burden of proof) |
| Hindu Marriage Act | 1955 | Marriage, divorce, judicial separation, maintenance for Hindus | S. 13 (divorce grounds), S. 24 (maintenance pendente lite) |
| Hindu Succession Act | 1956 | Inheritance and succession rights of Hindu families | S. 6 (coparcenary rights), S. 14 (female's property rights) |
| Transfer of Property Act | 1882 | Sale, mortgage, lease, gift, exchange of immovable property | S. 54 (sale), S. 58 (mortgage), S. 122 (gift) |
| Registration Act | 1908 | Compulsory and optional registration of documents | S. 17 (compulsory registration), S. 49 (effect of non-registration) |
| Limitation Act | 1963 | Time limits for filing suits, appeals, and applications | Art. 58 (specific performance), Art. 65 (property suits) |
| Negotiable Instruments Act | 1881 | Cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange; cheque bounce offence | S. 138 (cheque dishonour), S. 139 (presumption of liability) |
| Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act | 2005 | Civil remedies for domestic violence — protection, residence, compensation orders | S. 12 (application), S. 18 (protection order), S. 23 (interim relief) |
| Dowry Prohibition Act | 1961 | Prohibition of giving/taking dowry; dowry death offences | S. 3 (penalty for giving/taking dowry), S. 4 (demand for dowry) |
| SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act | 1989 | Protection of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from atrocities | S. 3 (offences), S. 14A (HC appeal), S. 18 (no anticipatory bail — modified by SC) |
| Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act | 1985 | Drug offences — possession, trafficking, consumption | S. 37 (bail conditions), S. 20 (cannabis), S. 21 (manufactured drugs) |
| National Security Act (NSA) | 1980 | Preventive detention for national security or public order maintenance | S. 3 (detention order), S. 8 (grounds of detention), S. 11 (Advisory Board) |
| UP Revenue Code | 2006 | Agricultural land records, mutation, partition in Uttar Pradesh | S. 34 (mutation), S. 116 (partition), S. 67 (land records) |
| Consumer Protection Act | 2019 | Consumer rights, product liability, e-commerce disputes, NCDRC | S. 35 (complaint), S. 47 (State Commission), S. 58 (National Commission) |
Direct links to official government and court portals. All links open in a new tab.
Allahabad High Court
Case status, cause lists, orders — Lucknow Bench & Prayagraj
www.allahabadhighcourt.in
Supreme Court of India
Judgments, cause lists, e-filing portal
main.sci.gov.in
eCourts India — Case Status
Check status of any district/subordinate court case by CNR number
ecourts.gov.in
eCourts Services Portal
Online case status, orders, eSummons — all district courts
services.ecourts.gov.in
IP India — Trademark Filing
Trademark registration, patent, copyright applications
ipindia.gov.in
UP RERA — Real Estate Authority
Registered UP builders, project complaints, RERA orders
up-rera.in
GST Portal
GST returns, notices, appeals, refund status
www.gst.gov.in
UP Board of Revenue
Land records, revenue court orders, lekhpal contacts
boardofrevenue.up.nic.in
IndiaCode — Legal Database
Full text of all Central Acts and Statutory Instruments
www.indiacode.nic.in
NALSA — National Legal Services Authority
Free legal aid eligibility, schemes, DLSA contacts across India
nalsa.gov.in
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, every eligible person has the right to free legal representation. The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Lucknow provides free lawyers for court proceedings, Lok Adalat settlements, and legal advice.
You can track the status of any case at district courts or the High Court using official portals — no advocate needed for basic status checks.
Key helplines and official numbers for legal and court matters in Lucknow and UP.
| Service | Number | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Police Control Room | 100 | 24 × 7 |
| Allahabad HC Registry Lucknow | 0522-2209571 | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM |
| UP Legal Services Authority | 0522-2302190 | Mon–Fri, 10 AM–5 PM |
| National Helpline for Women (SAMWAD) | 7827170170 | 24 × 7 |
| Child Helpline | 1098 | 24 × 7 |
Plain-language explanations of terms you will encounter in criminal, property, and civil matters in India.
| Term | Hindi | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| FIR | प्रथम सूचना रिपोर्ट | First Information Report — filed at police station when a cognisable offence is reported. Starts the criminal process. |
| Chargesheet | आरोप पत्र | Police report filed in court after investigation under S. 193 BNSS, listing charges and evidence against the accused. |
| Bail | जमानत | Temporary release of an arrested person on a surety bond. Filed after arrest, in the court where the accused is produced. |
| Anticipatory Bail | अग्रिम जमानत | Bail obtained BEFORE arrest in anticipation of an arrest in a non-bailable offence. Filed at Sessions Court or High Court. |
| Remand | न्यायिक अभिरक्षा | Court order sending the accused into police or judicial custody for further investigation or trial. |
| Cognisable Offence | संज्ञेय अपराध | An offence where police can arrest without a warrant and investigate without prior court permission (e.g., murder, rape, 498A). |
| Non-Bailable Offence | अजमानतीय अपराध | An offence where bail is not a matter of right — the court has discretion whether to grant bail (e.g., murder, NDPS commercial quantity). |
| Quashing | निरस्तीकरण | Annulment of an FIR, chargesheet, or court proceedings by the High Court under S. 528 BNSS when they are illegal or an abuse of process. |
| Writ Petition | रिट याचिका | Constitutional petition filed in the High Court or Supreme Court to enforce fundamental rights or challenge illegal government action. |
| Habeas Corpus | बंदी प्रत्यक्षीकरण | Writ directing the detaining authority to produce a detained person before the court and justify their detention. |
| Mandamus | परमादेश | Writ commanding a public authority to perform a mandatory legal duty it has failed or refused to perform. |
| Injunction | व्यादेश / निषेधाज्ञा | Civil court order restraining a party from performing a specific act (e.g., selling disputed property) pending disposal of the suit. |
| Mutation / Dakhil Kharij | दाखिल खारिज | Update of land revenue records at the tehsil level to reflect a change in ownership after a sale, inheritance, or gift. |
| Caveat | चेतावनी याचिका | Application filed to ensure that no adverse order is passed against the caveator in a case without giving them a hearing. |
| Vakalatnama | वकालतनामा | Written authority given by a client to their advocate, authorising them to appear and act on the client's behalf in court. |
Curated by Advocate Onkar Pandey — practising criminal, property, and family law at Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench since 2010.
The resources above will give you a foundation, but every legal situation is unique. A direct consultation ensures you have the right strategy for your specific case.
Chamber A-406, High Court Lucknow, Awadh Bar
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