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Uttarakhand HC seeks data on sanctioned vacant posts

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 HC reinstates civil judge over 'deficiencies' in inquiry in teen house help case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Dowry Harassment Case

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in High-Profile Dowry Harassment Case

Court Emphasizes Personal Liberty under Article 21; Sets Conditions for Bail of Elderly Applicants in Dowry Harassment a...

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Release of Juvenile Convict After 13 Years in Custody

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Release of Juvenile Convict After 13 Years in Custody

Mobin's Conviction Upheld But Sentence Quashed Following Confirmation of Juvenility at Time of Offense...

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Sumit Kumar in Breach of Promise to Marry Case

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Sumit Kumar in Breach of Promise to Marry Case

Court emphasizes the importance of personal liberty under Article 21 and clarifies the conditions under which breach of ...

Uttarakhand HC issues notices into missing forest boundary pillars in Mussoorie

Uttarakhand HC issues notices into missing forest boundary pillars in Mussoorie

During the hearing, the court expressed strong displeasure over the disappearance of such a large number of boundary pil...

Judicial Exams; Ambiguous or erroneous questions in exams conducted by Public Service Commission must be deleted

Judicial Exams; Ambiguous or erroneous questions in exams conducted by Public Service Commission must be deleted

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Judicial Services Examination Due to Erroneous Questions Court directs de...

Uttarakhand HC takes strict view of felling of trees for Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane road

Uttarakhand HC takes strict view of felling of trees for Rishikesh-Bhaniyawala four-lane road

During the hearing, the petitioner informed the court that, in accordance with the earlier directions issued by it, neit...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Chilling Murder Case

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Chilling Murder Case

Rajesh Gulati's conviction under Sections 302 and 201 IPC reaffirmed, as court finds the circumstantial evidence and mot...

Uttarakhand HC upholds life sentence of man for killing his wife

Uttarakhand HC upholds life sentence of man for killing his wife

Anupama's software engineer husband, Rajesh Gulati, had filed an appeal in the high court challenging the lower court's ...

Uttarakhand HC summons chief secretary over PIL on demolitions 'without prior notice'

Uttarakhand HC summons chief secretary over PIL on demolitions 'without prior notice'

The bench had earlier directed the state government to constitute district-level committees and conduct hearings on the ...

Uttarakhand HC stays demolition of house in Nainital citing winter

Uttarakhand HC stays demolition of house in Nainital citing winter

In her petition, she claimed that the District Development Authority (DDA) had issued a notice ordering them to vacate t...

Uttarakhand High Court Stays Order Withholding Promotion Over Delayed Charge-Sheet

Uttarakhand High Court Stays Order Withholding Promotion Over Delayed Charge-Sheet

Court Rules in Favor of Forest Officer Kuldeep Singh, Cites Supreme Court Precedents on Promotion Rights...

Uttarakhand HC stays arrest of ex-civic body chairman accused of 'hurting religious sentiments'

Uttarakhand HC stays arrest of ex-civic body chairman accused of 'hurting religious sentiments'

In his plea, Dubey has said Gupta got the case lodged against him on December 3, following which the Sitarganj Police is...

Uttarakhand High Court Safeguards Jobs of Outsourced Forest Department Employees

Uttarakhand High Court Safeguards Jobs of Outsourced Forest Department Employees

Court rules that employment cannot be terminated solely due to changes in salary payment structure...

Allegation of extra-marital affair and lodging of false FIR is mental cruelty

Allegation of extra-marital affair and lodging of false FIR is mental cruelty

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty False Allegations and Unsubstantiated Claims Lead to...

Uttarakhand HC seeks expert guidance on forest fires, next hearing on Dec 10

Uttarakhand HC seeks expert guidance on forest fires, next hearing on Dec 10

However, due to network issues, he could not appear before the court. He requested the court to fix December 10 as the n...

Uttarakhand HC directs govt to revise Draftsman selection list

Uttarakhand HC directs govt to revise Draftsman selection list

The petition was filed by Prakash, a resident of Chamoli, who challenged the selection list issued on January 8, 2025. H...

Include DLSA members in panel hearing claims of people living in forest areas: Uttarakhand HC

Include DLSA members in panel hearing claims of people living in forest areas: Uttarakhand HC

Earlier, the court had asked about the decision of state government so far on the recommendations made by the committee ...

Uttarakhand HC stays UKPSC PCS Mains Exam amid dispute over prelims questions

Uttarakhand HC stays UKPSC PCS Mains Exam amid dispute over prelims questions

The issue is related to the 2024–25 recruitment process, under which 123 posts, including those of deputy collector, DSP...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Select List for Draughtsman Posts in Urban Development Department

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Select List for Draughtsman Posts in Urban Development Department

Court mandates strict adherence to advertised qualifications, revises selection criteria for Urban Development roles....

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Civil Services Exam Over Defective Question

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Re-evaluation of Civil Services Exam Over Defective Question

Question on Food Security Index Deemed Faulty; Commission Directed to Re-compute Results...

Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR in non compoundable matrimonial dispute following amicable settlement

Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR in non compoundable matrimonial dispute following amicable settlement

The High Court exercises its inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings, citing potential abuse of process and extrem...

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR in Mob Lynching Case

Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR in Mob Lynching Case

Court Upholds FIR Against Madan Mohan Joshi, Citing Need for Thorough Investigation into Alleged Instigation of Mob...

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside GST Order Due to Procedural Non-Compliance

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside GST Order Due to Procedural Non-Compliance

Court Remands Case Back to Authority for Fresh Hearing, Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Statutory Provisions ...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Amid Amicable Settlement in Matrimonial Dispute

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Amid Amicable Settlement in Matrimonial Dispute

Court Exercises Inherent Powers to Quash FIR Under Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 for Ensuring Justice...

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside Maintenance Award, Orders Fresh Scrutiny

Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside Maintenance Award, Orders Fresh Scrutiny

Claims of Marital Status and Identity Disputed; Family Court Directed to Reassess Evidence ...

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Cow Slaughter Case

Uttarakhand High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Cow Slaughter Case

Chota alias Dalla secures bail under strict conditions; accused claims false implication ...