The Uttarakhand High Court granted default bail to 50 individuals accused of serious charges relating to the violence in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura. The court overturned a lower court’s decision to allow the police additional time to file the charge sheet. The ruling stemmed from delays and sluggishness in the police probe, leading to concerns about prolonged detention without prompt investigation.
The Uttarakhand High Court granted police protection to an interfaith couple in a live-in relationship, provided they register their relationship under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within 48 hours. The Court’s decision referenced the Supreme Court’s judgment in Lata Singh v. State of UP, which offers protection to interfaith couples. The UCC in Uttarakhand mandates registration for live-in couples.
The Uttarakhand High Court issued a stay order on the construction of the ‘Sainya Dham’ memorial in Dehradun due to concerns over environmental and legal compliance issues. The decision, made in response to a petition, aims to ensure meticulous adherence to regulatory norms. This case sets a precedent for balanced development and environmental sustainability in the region.
