Article 226 Cannot be Used to Challenge Criminal Court Orders: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution, holding that it cannot be used to challenge judicial orders passed by criminal courts.
The Court explained that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is mainly meant to address violations of rights by authorities, not to review court decisions.
It stated that such orders can instead be challenged under Article 227, which gives the High Court supervisory powers over lower courts.
Since the petitioner chose the wrong legal remedy, the case was held to be not maintainable, and the Court directed them to pursue appropriate proceedings under Article 227.
