Uttarakhand High Court News & Updates
SC acquits doctor for killing assailant, upholding his right of private defence after snatching pistol during attack.
Read Full ArticleSC forms SIT led by ex-judge J Chelameswar to probe allegations of illegal animal acquisition, mistreatment & financial irregularities at Anant Ambani’s Vantara.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes case against Patanjali over alleged misleading ads, citing procedural lapses and lack of judicial application of mind.
SC grants bail to man arrested under Uttarakhand anti-conversion law, says interfaith marriage done with families’ consent cannot justify prosecution.
SC Collegium recommends 2 advocates, 4 judicial officers for elevation as High Court judges in Allahabad, Bombay, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan HCs.
Collegium recommends Justice Narendar G as Uttarakhand HC Chief Justice and elevation of 9 advocates as judges of Bombay High Court, 2 for Patna High Court.
Uttarakhand HC orders State to expedite changes in educational certificates for transgender individuals, emphasizing compliance with the 2019 Transgender Rights Act.
Uttarakhand HC orders State to decide on compensating prisoners for labor, citing a 26-year-old Supreme Court judgment on equitable wages for inmates.
Uttarakhand HC rules anal sex between married couples not punishable under Section 377 IPC, but upholds charges under POCSO Act against husband for alleged child harassment.
Uttarakhand High Court seeks the state's response on arresting minors found dating, suggesting alternatives like counseling and statement recording.
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The Supreme Court has stayed an order of Uttarakhand High Court directing the state to explore sites for relocation of the High Court outside Nainital.
Uttarakhand High Court sets aside the suspension of the Chamoli District judge accused of obtaining call detail records of a woman employee. Read more about the case here.
Uttarakhand High Court Bar Association Welfare Fund within a period of two weeks, he shall recover the said amount as arrears of land revenue," the Court further directed. Uttarakhand High Court, Utta...
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia while allowing a plea seeking modification of a directive issued by the Uttarakhand High Court in its 2018 judgment setting maximum noise level for loudspeakers.
Supreme Court to examine legality of breathalyser tests under Bihar Prohibition law, raising key issues on privacy, evidence, and Article 21 rights.
25 March, 2026 06:14 PM
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
26 March, 2026 02:05 PM
UK High Court rejects Nirav Modi’s plea to reopen extradition appeal, holding India’s assurances against interrogation comprehensive and reliable.
26 March, 2026 08:26 PM
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 narrows definition, mandates medical certification, and raises concerns over violation of NALSA judgment and fundamental rights.
26 March, 2026 07:12 PM
Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru land encroachment case, holding no direct role and limiting relief to him alone.
26 March, 2026 03:00 PM
Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, rules Section 29 POCSO presumption not applicable at pre-arrest stage.
26 March, 2026 02:25 PM
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