In a significant judgment delivered on May 17, 2024, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that when conflicting judgments of coordinate benches exist on a legal issue, and the matter has been referred to a larger bench for adjudication, the judgment delivered earlier will continue to prevail until the larger bench returns its decision. The
When a Larger Bench Reference on Conflicting Judgments of Coordinate Benches Is Pending, the Judgment Delivered Earlier Will Prevail in the Meantime, Rules Allahabad High Court
