Uttarakhand High Court News & Updates
Uttarakhand High Court holds that a husband who knowingly accepts his wife's son from an earlier marriage cannot disown responsibility merely due to lack of biological relationship.
Read Full ArticleThe Uttarakhand High Court held that whether Saptapadi and other essential ceremonies were performed in an alleged second marriage is a matter for trial, refusing to quash bigamy proceedings under Section 494 IPC.
SC acquits doctor for killing assailant, upholding his right of private defence after snatching pistol during attack.
SC 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.
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