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University V-C cannot issue charge sheet to a professor: Uttarakhand HC

University V-C cannot issue charge sheet to a professor: Uttarakhand HC

He said that in the present case, the charge sheet has been issued by the Chief Personnel Officer allegedly acting on be...

Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIR against ‘Mohammad Deepak’, imposes social media bar

Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIR against ‘Mohammad Deepak’, imposes social media bar

Deepak moved the Uttarakhand High Court to quash an FIR registered against him for rioting, causing hurt and intentional...

'How can an accused seek police protection': Uttarakhand High Court asks 'Mohd Deepak'

'How can an accused seek police protection': Uttarakhand High Court asks 'Mohd Deepak'

The bench stated that such relief at this stage is completely unnecessary and appears to be an attempt to pressure the i...

PITCUL MD Dispute: Uttarakhand Principal Secretary Meenakshi Sundaram appears in HC

PITCUL MD Dispute: Uttarakhand Principal Secretary Meenakshi Sundaram appears in HC

On the other hand, the petitioners argued that the order removing Dhyani was implemented retrospectively....

Uttarakhand HC stays order to destroy unauthorised summer paddy nurseries

Uttarakhand HC stays order to destroy unauthorised summer paddy nurseries

The petitioners informed the court that their agricultural land is located in various areas, many of which do not fall u...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Summoning Order for Non-Compliance with Mandatory Legal Procedures

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Summoning Order for Non-Compliance with Mandatory Legal Procedures

Court exercises inherent powers to prevent abuse of process due to procedural irregularities in summoning an accused res...

U'khand HC seeks response from Centre, state govt as 2 IPS officers challenge lower rank deputations

U'khand HC seeks response from Centre, state govt as 2 IPS officers challenge lower rank deputations

Despite this, the state government forwarded their names to the Centre on February 16, subsequent to which the deputatio...

HC seeks status reports in all FIRs in Mohammad Deepak incident

HC seeks status reports in all FIRs in Mohammad Deepak incident

A second case was registered based on a complaint filed by local Vakil Ahmed, accusing the protesters of using abusive l...

Two senior IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC

Two senior IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC

The petition further states that the officers had previously expressed their reluctance to receive central deputation. H...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Right to Inspect Answer Sheets Under RTI Act

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Right to Inspect Answer Sheets Under RTI Act

Court Quashes Restrictions on Answer Sheet Inspection for Unsuccessful Candidates, Strengthens Transparency in Recruitme...

Uttarakhand HC declares state PSC rule on answer sheet verification unconstitutional

Uttarakhand HC declares state PSC rule on answer sheet verification unconstitutional

The division bench stated in its order that transparency and fairness in the recruitment process are constitutionally ma...

Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Horizontal Reservation for Rajya Andolankari in State Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...