Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Allahabad High Court Orders IB Probe into Lawyers' Conduct
The Allahabad High Court has ordered an investigation by the Intelligence Bureau into the activities of four lawyers who were involved in an incident at the Lucknow district court.
The lawyers are accused of assaulting a litigant and manhandling his lawyers.
The court has also directed the lawyers to submit their income tax returns and details of their assets.
The court noted allegations that some lawyers were amassing wealth through illegal means and engaging in property dealings.
The incident involved a property dispute, and the court has directed the police to identify and hold all accused accountable.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 24.
Allahabad High Court orders IB probe into four lawyers' activities.
Lawyers accused of assaulting a litigant and manhandling his lawyers.
Court directs lawyers to submit income tax returns and asset details.
Allegations of illegal wealth accumulation and property dealings.
Police directed to identify and hold all accused accountable.
- Who
- Four lawyers: Saurabh Kumar Verma, Harshit Pandey, Yash Pandey, Abhay Pratap Verma
- What
- Assault on litigant and manhandling of lawyers
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Lucknow district court premises
- Why
- Property dispute and alleged misconduct by lawyers
Lawyers' Defense
Court's Stance
Allegations of Misconduct
Lawyers' Defense
Lawyers deny allegations of misconduct and property grabbing.
Court's Stance
Court finds allegations credible and orders an investigation.
Financial Disclosures
Lawyers' Defense
Lawyers may resist submitting financial details.
Court's Stance
Court insists on financial disclosures to probe wealth accumulation.
- Date of Incident
- July 21
- Date of Court Order
- July 22
- Next Court Date
- August 24
- Number of Criminal Cases Against Saurabh
- 8
- Number of Criminal Cases Against Harshit
- 1