Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Accused Goldsmiths
Two goldsmiths who are facing multiple criminal cases asked the Allahabad High Court for police protection and to stop the police from registering more cases against them.
The court refused, saying that giving protection to people with criminal backgrounds would send the wrong message to society.
The court also said that the police have a duty to register and investigate cases, and that the goldsmiths' own actions might be causing the problems they are facing.
The court did not stop the goldsmiths from using other legal options to deal with the cases against them.
Two goldsmiths sought police protection and directions to restrain the registration of FIRs against them.
The Allahabad High Court refused, stating it would send a wrong signal to society.
The court noted that the petitioners had a background of criminal cases and the threat perception stemmed from their own activities.
The court emphasized that the police are duty-bound to register and investigate FIRs.
The order did not prevent the petitioners from pursuing other legal remedies.
- Who
- Two goldsmiths facing multiple criminal cases
- What
- Allahabad High Court refused to grant police protection and restrain the registration of FIRs against them
- When
- The order was dated July 17
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, India
- Why
- The court believed granting protection would send a wrong signal to society and undermine faith in the system
Petitioners' Argument
Court's Argument
Police Protection
Petitioners' Argument
Petitioners sought police protection and directions to restrain the police from registering FIRs against them.
Court's Argument
The court refused protection, stating it would send a wrong signal to society and undermine faith in the system.
Criminal Background
Petitioners' Argument
Petitioners claimed they were falsely accused by rival goldsmiths.
Court's Argument
The court noted that the petitioners had a background of criminal cases and the threat perception stemmed from their own activities.
Registration of FIRs
Petitioners' Argument
Petitioners argued that the police were harassing them by repeatedly calling them to the station.
Court's Argument
The court stated that the police are duty-bound to register FIRs and investigate crimes, and that calling a named accused for questioning is not unlawful.
- Petitioners
- Two goldsmiths facing multiple criminal cases
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Judges
- Justices Rajiv Gupta and Dr Ajay Kumar-II
- FIRs
- Six FIRs registered against the petitioners
- Date of Order
- July 17
- Legal Framework
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)