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who can be called honourable in india allahabad high court clarifies in its latest order
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- Allahabad High Court ruled that only constitutional functionaries (MPs, judges, ministers) may use 'Honourable' in official communications.
- Civil servants of any rank cannot use the title.
- Order dated April 30, 2026, followed a case involving MP Anurag Thakur.
- Uttar Pradesh Police failed to prefix 'Honourable' to Thakur's name in an FIR.
- Matter resolved after state provided explanation regarding protocol.