Uttrakhand High Court
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Horizontal Reservation for Rajya Andolankari in State Services
Petition challenging reservation benefits post-selection dismissed; court emphasizes timely claim of reservation during ...
Uttarakhand HC summons principal secretary over non-compliance in PTCUL MD case
In its previous ruling, the high court had invalidated the appointment of Prakash Chandra Dhyani as the managing directo...
Reservation benefits cannot be claimed after completion of selection process: Uttarakhand HC
The recruitment advertisement had explicitly stated that horizontal reservation would be applicable as per government or...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Employer's Liability in Workmen's Compensation Case
Insurer Absolved as Employer Permitted Unqualified Driver to Operate Heavy Vehicle; Compensation Awarded to Deceased's F...
Uttarakhand High Court Acquits Sunil Dutt Pathak in Abetment of Suicide Case
Conviction for Abetment Under Section 306 IPC Overturned Due to Lack of Proximate Evidence and Intent...
It was love and not lust, says HC quashing POCSO case against man; notes marriage, child
The case was pending before Special Sessions Judge, Champawat. The accused had filed a petition before the High Court se...
High Court quashes criminal proceedings in POCSO case against man who married victim
In the application filed before the court, the accused sought quashing of the charge sheet dated December 30, 2022, the ...
Suspicion cannot replace legal proofs: Uttarakhand HC
On September 15, 2004, Pathak's wife committed suicide by hanging at her parents' home. The post-mortem report found no ...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Appointment of Managing Director for Non-Compliance with Statutory Qualifications
Court finds appointment violative of constitutional principles due to lack of mandatory educational qualifications...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes FIR in High-Profile Abetment to Suicide Case
Lack of Forensic Evidence and Independent Incriminating Material Leads to Dismissal of Proceedings...
Employer liable if insurance policy terms breached with its knowledge: Uttarakhand HC
According to the case details, petitioner Bhakti Ram stated that his 22-year-old son, Manish Kumar, was employed as a tr...
U'khand HC voids PITCUL managing director's appointment
The petition filed by chief engineer Rajiv Gupta and others challenged the government order issued on September 10, 2022...
Uttarakhand High Court Acquits Two in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case Citing Insufficient Evidence
Forensic and Electronic Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt; Convictions Under IPC Sections 376(2)...
U'khand HC directs temple committee, govt to file response over misuse of funds allegation
The petition also claims that several illegal appointments were made without proper approval, and that preferred individ...
Uttarakhand HC acquits two of gang-rape, orders release
The duo had moved the high court challenging a 2019 trial court order related to an incident that occurred in Haldwani's...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Suraj Bora
Court Cites Lack of Evidence for Initial Fraudulent Intent in Promise of Marriage Case...
Uttarakhand HC upholds compensation of Rs 29 lakh for family of deceased Army jawan
The transport corporation claimed that the accident occurred while trying to save a cyclist and that the truck was parke...
Continuing case after divorce and remarriage abuse of law process: Uttarakhand High Court
The husband argued that the allegations were false and exaggerated. During the proceedings of the case, the husband file...
Uttarakhand HC dismisses plea against 'Sainik Dham' project
Petitioner Vikas Singh Negi had filed the public interest litigation (PIL) matter, stating that the state government is ...
Uttarakhand High Court commutes life sentence of man convicted of killing police constable
The High Court held that the murder was not premeditated. The accused was merely trying to escape, and during the scuffl...
Ganga aarti a cultural, civilisational heritage: Uttarakhand HC on allowing to continue ritual
The high court, emphasising the cultural significance of the aarti, observed that it is not merely a religious ritual bu...
Uttarakhand HC denies bail to man accused in organised cyber fraud case
According to officials, Rahul, a resident of Haridwar, along with his associates, used to call and intimidate unsuspecti...
Farmer suicide case: Uttarakhand High Court stays arrest of 26 accused
Sukhwant's brother, Parvinder Singh, later filed a complaint against 26 people, including six women, in connection with ...
Bail Denied for Accused in Organized Cyber Fraud Case Involving Government Impersonation
Uttarakhand High Court Rejects Bail Application Amid Concerns Over Gravity of Offence and Potential Tampering with Inves...
Uttarakhand HC seeks data on sanctioned vacant posts
It stated that the continued filling of sanctioned posts through contract, daily wage, and ad-hoc employees, rather than...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Interim Relief for Continuation of Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat
Court Allows Shri Ganga Sabha to Conduct Ritual with Conditions Amidst Expired Registration...
Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Seeking Quashing of FIR and Re-Investigation Orders
Court Reiterates Inadmissibility of Writ Jurisdiction for Challenging FIR and Investigation Orders...
Uttarakhand HC reinstates civil judge over 'deficiencies' in inquiry in teen house help case
The court noted that the girl, who was the primary witness, and her father had both denied all allegations against Sharm...
Uttarakhand HC stays arrest of ex-MLA Suresh Rathore in defamation case
In his petition, Rathore had sought quashing of the FIR registered against him on December 24 in Haridwar district under...
U'khand: Murder convict declared minor after spending 13 years in jail, set free
The accused was convicted by the sessions court in connection with a murder and attempted robbery that took place in Roo...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Suresh Rathore
Petitioner Suresh Rathore receives temporary relief subject to cooperation with the ongoing investigation....
Summons through WhatsApp, email allowed in cheque bounce complaints: U'khand HC circular
The accused will be able to directly deposit the cheque amount by entering the CNR number or case credentials. If the ac...
Mining vehicles must be fitted with GPS for tracking U'khand High court
Those who were financially well-off constructed houses in Haldwani and other places, while only poor people are now left...
Uttarakhand HC issues notice on PIL regarding Kund bypass construction
The petitioner alleged that the executing agency has not adopted any safety measures during the construction work, nor h...
Uttarakhand HC constitutes committee on illegal soapstone mining in Bageshwar
The committee includes renowned environmentalist Dr Ajay Rawat and scientists from the National Environmental Engineerin...
Uttarakhand: Man accused of sexually exploiting woman on pretext of marriage gets anticipatory bail
The petitioner's lawyer argued that the relationship was consensual, the woman was an adult and of sound mind, and that ...