Uttrakhand High Court
Uttarakhand HC permits Eid prayers at DSA ground in Nainital for one hour
The district administration subsequently clarified that the ground was reserved for sports activities and competitions, ...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Property Attachments Under Gangsters Act
Court Finds Lack of Evidence Linking Properties to Alleged Criminal Activities...
Uttarakhand High Court Rules 75% Disabled Driver Entitled to Full Compensation
Court grants Rs. 3,99,096 with 12% interest to injured driver under the Workmen's Compensation Act....
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Five-Year Suspension of Government Servant
Court directs reinstatement and expedited disciplinary inquiry for officer accused of unauthorized absence and possessin...
HC questions Uttarakhand govt over delay in Lokayukta appointment, seeks progress report by June 16
The petitioner stated that the government spends nearly Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore annually on the institution, alleging t...
Uttarakhand HC judges, staff walk to work on 'No-Vehicle Day' to promote fuel conservation
The advocate general and several senior lawyers also participated by walking to the premises, while others opted for vid...
Uttarakhand HC expresses displeasure over delay in Lokayukta appointment
The state government again requested additional time during the proceedings. The bench noted that the government had pre...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail in Controversial POCSO Case
National Hockey Coach Bhanu Prakash Agarwal Released Amidst Contradictory Evidence and Absence of CCTV Footage...
Uttarakhand High Court Overturns Conviction in POCSO Case
Inconsistencies in evidence and failure to establish identification lead to acquittal...
Uttarakhand HC directs Haridwar SSP to produce woman 'confined' by parents
Petitioner's counsel Ajit Kumar Yadav contested this, stating the woman was under fear and pressure from her parents. Ya...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Statutory Restrictions on Land Transfers through Gift Deeds
Shishya Society's petition dismissed; court mandates prior government sanction for non-agricultural land transfers....
Uttarakhand HC seeks state govt's policy on release of life convicts
Counsel appearing for the prisoners argued that several inmates remain incarcerated despite completing their sentences a...
Uttarakhand High Court Denies Bail in Heinous Sexual Exploitation Case
Court Emphasizes Custodial Protection Citing Serious Allegations and Victim's Age in POCSO Case...
Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Arbitrary Dismissal of Police Constable
Court Orders Reinstatement and Partial Salary Arrears, Citing Lack of Disciplinary Inquiry...
Uttarakhand High Court Strikes Down Water Tax on Electricity Generation
State Legislature's Competence to Levy Water Tax on Electricity Generation Ruled Unconstitutional...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Conviction in POCSO Case Against Sagar Ray
Court Affirms Sentence for Aggravated Sexual Assault on Minor, Emphasizes Immateriality of Minor's Consent...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Family Pensioner's Right to Medical Reimbursement
Court rules denial of medical claims based on age limit for dependants violates Article 14, endorses legitimate expectat...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail in Consensual Relationship Case Under POCSO Act
Court Emphasizes Discretionary Jurisdiction in Cases Involving Adolescent Relationships...
Uttarakhand High Court Declines PIL on Kabristan Burial Rights Dispute
Court Advises Parties to Resolve Community Burial Ground Conflict through Civil Proceedings...
Uttarakhand HC rejects bail plea of mother accused of forcing minor daughter into sexual acts
The court held that inconsistencies or delays in the case should only be adjudicated by the trial court rather than duri...
Uttarakhand HC issues contempt notice to former MLA over remarks on municipal poll delay
The court was hearing a batch of petitions, including a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Mohammad Yaseen and ot...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Child's Right to Privacy in DNA Testing Case
Court Rejects Husband's Appeal for DNA Test to Prove Adultery, Emphasizes Child's Dignity Over Speculative Inquiries...
Uttarakhand High Court Prohibits Use of Heavy Machinery in Mining Operations
District Magistrate Directed to Ensure Compliance and Conduct Surprise Inspections...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds State’s Eviction Notices for Slum Dwellers
Court dismisses petitions challenging eviction notices, endorses rehabilitation measures aligned with statutory objectiv...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds CBI Arrest in Ravi Kant's Case
Court Dismisses Criminal Revision, Affirms Compliance with Constitutional Safeguards...
Uttarakhand High Court Ensures Protection for Newlywed Couple Facing Threats
Mandamus Issued to Police Authorities to Safeguard Couple's Right to Life and Liberty After Marriage Against Family's Wi...
State cannot tax hydropower generation: Uttarakhand HC
Several firms, including Alaknanda Power Project Private Limited, THDC, NHPC, Swati Power Project Private Limited, Bhila...
'Proven beyond reasonable doubt': Uttarakhand HC upholds 10-year jail to minor rape convict
The court also noted that the defence failed to present any substantial rebuttal against the age records and upheld the ...
Uttarakhand HC orders formation of high-powered panel to tackle traffic woes in Mussoorie
According to the petitioner, traffic has become a nuisance in the tourist town of Mussoorie. The two main causes of traf...
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail to Nitin Kumar Amid Wildlife Act Allegations
Court acknowledges regulatory lapses over deliberate illegal trade, orders release on personal bond....
Uttarakhand HC grants bail to man accused of illegal possession of venomous snakes
The government further alleged that Kumar engaged in the illegal trade of snake venom. The court observed that the case ...
Uttarakhand HC seeks report on death of student at private university in Bhimtal
The petition alleged that Bhawali police refused to register a complaint under pressure from college authorities, prom...
HC seeks response from Centre, Uttarakhand govt on land acquisition for Ramnagar-Kashipur Highway
They contended that the ground reality reflects the presence of numerous houses and commercial establishments rather tha...
Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Father's Obligation for Child Maintenance
Court Affirms Rs. 8,000 Monthly Interim Maintenance for Minor Child Despite Father's Financial Liabilities...
Uttarakhand HC seeks govt reply on plea related to ecological risks in Doon Valley
In 2021, the court had directed the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) Chairman and Dehradun Municipal Comm...
Uttarakhand HC directs Nainital municipal body to submit report on city's cleanliness
The directions were issued during the hearing of a contempt petition filed by Manoj Kumar. The petitioner had accused th...