Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Allahabad Court Bans Saliva Page-Turning Due to Hygiene
The Allahabad High Court is stopping people from using saliva, especially after chewing paan, to turn pages in court documents.
This is because it's gross, unhealthy, and could spread germs.
Justice Shree Prakash Singh noticed the problem and issued an order to stop the practice.
The court wants to ensure that judges, lawyers, and staff stay safe from getting sick.
The court will reject any files with saliva stains to enforce the rule.
The Allahabad High Court is concerned about the use of saliva to turn pages.
The practice is deemed unhygienic, especially when paan or paan masala is involved.
Justice Shree Prakash Singh issued an order to stop this practice.
The court observed reddish saliva marks on the documents.
The registry and government law offices are instructed not to accept such files.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court registry staff and others
- What
- Were using saliva to turn pages of court files.
- When
- September 22
- Where
- Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court
- Why
- Considered unhygienic and a potential source of infection.
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Hygiene in Courts
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- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Location
- Lucknow Bench
- Practice
- Using saliva to turn pages
- Substance of Concern
- Paan or paan masala
- Officials Involved
- Registry staff, clerks, and others
- Judge
- Justice Shree Prakash Singh
- Concern
- Spread of infection
- Action
- Files with stains will not be accepted
Sources
Allahabad HC slams use of 'reddish saliva' to turn court papers: 'Filthy, highly unhygienic'
Allahabad HC Condemns Clerks Using Saliva To Turn Pages Of Petitions & Applications, Calls Practice 'Disgusting'
