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Uttarakhand High Court Denies Bail in POCSO Case, Citing Invalid Minor's Consent and Allegations of Religious Identity Concealment

Uttarakhand High Court Denies Bail in POCSO Case, Citing Invalid Minor's Consent and Allegations of Religious Identity Concealment

Court emphasizes statutory protection for minors, rejects bail plea despite applicant's proposal to marry the victim....

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Maintenance for Non-Biological Child, Enhances Support for Family

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Maintenance for Non-Biological Child, Enhances Support for Family

Court emphasizes the husband's obligation to support non-biological children accepted into the family, orders increased ...

 Uttarakhand High Court Directs District Magistrate to Expedite Citizenship Application

Uttarakhand High Court Directs District Magistrate to Expedite Citizenship Application

Court Orders Timely Processing of Naturalization Application for Tenzin Thinley...

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile, Emphasizes Rehabilitation Over Incarceration

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail to Juvenile, Emphasizes Rehabilitation Over Incarceration

Court rules gravity of offence alone insufficient to deny bail; focuses on juvenile rehabilitation under Juvenile Justic...

Uttarakhand HC directs scrutiny of Tibetan man's citizenship application within 6 months

Uttarakhand HC directs scrutiny of Tibetan man's citizenship application within 6 months

During the hearing, the court was told that Tenzin Thinley was born on September 15, 1992, and he came to India through ...

Uttarakhand HC rejects bail pleas of 3 convicts in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Uttarakhand HC rejects bail pleas of 3 convicts in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Following a police investigation that revealed the involvement of resort owner Arya and two employees—Gupta and Bhaskar—...

Taking immediate action on users’ complaints: Meta tells Uttarakhand HC

Taking immediate action on users’ complaints: Meta tells Uttarakhand HC

The petition stated that despite a complaint being lodged, Facebook did not take immediate action, causing him to face h...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Ankush Sehgal

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Rape Charges Against Ankush Sehgal

Court Rules Consensual Relationship Initiated via Dating App Not Rape on Pretext of Marriage...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Abduction Charges Against Legally Married Couple

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Abduction Charges Against Legally Married Couple

Court Affirms Right to Marriage and Quashes FIR in Case of Consenting Adults...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Recovery of Excess Pension from Retired Employee

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Recovery of Excess Pension from Retired Employee

Court Rules That Retired Employee Must Repay Excess Pension Received Due to Administrative Oversight...

U'khand HC upholds recovery of excess pension paid due to official error

U'khand HC upholds recovery of excess pension paid due to official error

As per the Pension Payment Order (PPO), Rs 19,320 was to be deducted from his monthly pension from November 2017 towards...

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Immediate De-freezing of Bank Account

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Immediate De-freezing of Bank Account

Court Rules Bank's Freezing of Account Without Magistrate's Order Unlawful...

Uttarakhand HC directs submission of report on plastic pollution to chief secretary

Uttarakhand HC directs submission of report on plastic pollution to chief secretary

The petitioner has requested the court to direct the appointment of authorised officials to monitor activities such as b...

Uttarakhand HC seeks Centre, state's reply on felling of 7,000 trees for road project

Uttarakhand HC seeks Centre, state's reply on felling of 7,000 trees for road project

The PIL was filed by Dehradun-based social activist Renu Paul, who has challenged the National Highways Authority of Ind...

HC transfers Corbett corruption cases to Special CBI court in Dehradun

HC transfers Corbett corruption cases to Special CBI court in Dehradun

With the transfer, both vigilance cases will now be heard by the Special CBI Court in Dehradun, which is already hearing...

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Transfer of High-Profile Corruption Cases to CBI Court

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Transfer of High-Profile Corruption Cases to CBI Court

Ensuring Jurisdictional Integrity and Smooth Prosecution, Cases Against Forest Officials Transferred to Dehradun CBI Cou...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Nestle India Over MAGGI Noodles

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Nestle India Over MAGGI Noodles

Legal Proceedings Found Unsustainable Due to Procedural Infirmities and Non-Compliance with Statutory Requirements...

 Uttarakhand High Court Seeks Explanation for Alleged Illegal Detention by Police

Uttarakhand High Court Seeks Explanation for Alleged Illegal Detention by Police

Court Demands Justification for Detention and Release Process of Prabhat Dhyani, Questions Custody Handover to Mother...

Uttarakhand High Court Finds Chief Engineer Guilty of Contempt, Orders Compliance with Writ Court's Directive

Uttarakhand High Court Finds Chief Engineer Guilty of Contempt, Orders Compliance with Writ Court's Directive

Court directs strict adherence to its order, warns of personal appearance if non-compliance continues...

Uttarakhand HC asks state govt to explain legal basis for detaining UPP chief Prabhat Dhyani

Uttarakhand HC asks state govt to explain legal basis for detaining UPP chief Prabhat Dhyani

According to the petition filed in this regard, Ramnagar Police detained Dhyani from a general coach at Rishikesh railwa...

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside District Magistrate’s Order on Fire Safety NOC for Pinnacle Residency

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside District Magistrate’s Order on Fire Safety NOC for Pinnacle Residency

Court mandates fresh review of fire safety compliance, urging scrutiny of unauthorized constructions in Dehradun housing...

Mere smell of alcohol does not prove charge of drunk driving: Uttarakhand HC

Mere smell of alcohol does not prove charge of drunk driving: Uttarakhand HC

The petitioner's counsel argued that under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, a person can be convicted of drunk dri...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Charges of Abetment of Suicide Against Shardul Negi

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Charges of Abetment of Suicide Against Shardul Negi

Court Rules Mere Refusal to Marry Does Not Constitute Abetment Under IPC Section 306...

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside Charge of Rash Driving Against Amar Singh

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside Charge of Rash Driving Against Amar Singh

Charge under Section 105 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 dismissed due to lack of evidence; other charges re...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Conviction in Gruesome Acid Attack Case

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Conviction in Gruesome Acid Attack Case

Conviction Under Sections 302, 326A, and 504 of IPC Confirmed; Court Highlights Reliability of Injured Witnesses’ Testim...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Appointment of Assistant Professor in History Department

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Appointment of Assistant Professor in History Department

Court endorses UGC Regulations, dismisses challenge against candidate possessing Master's Degree in Ancient Indian Histo...

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Petition on Career Progression Scheme

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Petition on Career Progression Scheme

Service in Local Bodies Not Counted for Assured Career Progression, Court Upholds Government Order...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Disqualification of Pradhan Over False Educational Claims

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Disqualification of Pradhan Over False Educational Claims

Neelam Devi disqualified under Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Act, 2016, for fabricating educational qualifications in her e...

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Transfer Application in High-Profile Murder Case

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Transfer Application in High-Profile Murder Case

Court Affirms Adequate Witness Protection Under Uttarakhand Witness Protection Act, 2020...

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Protection for Couple Amid Family Threats

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Protection for Couple Amid Family Threats

Court Ensures Safety Despite Voidable Marriage Due to Age Discrepancy...

Uttarakhand HC seeks compliance in Khan Farm dispute linked to Priyanka Gandhi’s kin

Uttarakhand HC seeks compliance in Khan Farm dispute linked to Priyanka Gandhi’s kin

It was further alleged that the respondents failed to comply with the court's previous directives in this matter....

Uttarakhand HC seeks death row convict's mental health report

Uttarakhand HC seeks death row convict's mental health report

He cited a medical board report which stated that the accused was suffering from mental illness and was unable to unders...

Ankita Bhandari case: Uttarakhand HC refuses interim relief to convicts

Ankita Bhandari case: Uttarakhand HC refuses interim relief to convicts

As per the case, they were convicted by the Kotdwar District Court on May 30, 2025, under various sections of the IPC fo...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Appointment of Vice-Chancellor at Ayurved University

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Appointment of Vice-Chancellor at Ayurved University

Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Eligibility of Newly Appointed Vice-Chancellor...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Trial Court's Rejection of Application in Indigent Person Case

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Trial Court's Rejection of Application in Indigent Person Case

The Court emphasizes the necessity of a specific withdrawal application under Order XXXIII Rule 9 CPC before seeking cou...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision to Restore Cross-Examination Opportunity

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Family Court's Decision to Restore Cross-Examination Opportunity

Family Court's discretion affirmed to ensure fair trial and substantive justice in matrimonial dispute....