Uttrakhand High Court
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
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
Court Orders Timely Processing of Naturalization Application for Tenzin Thinley...
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
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
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
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
Court Rules Consensual Relationship Initiated via Dating App Not Rape on Pretext of Marriage...
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
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
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
Court Rules Bank's Freezing of Account Without Magistrate's Order Unlawful...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Court Affirms Adequate Witness Protection Under Uttarakhand Witness Protection Act, 2020...
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
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
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
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
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Eligibility of Newly Appointed Vice-Chancellor...
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
Family Court's discretion affirmed to ensure fair trial and substantive justice in matrimonial dispute....