A committee has been formed to investigate cracks in villages of Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district, allegedly due to illegal soapstone mining. This action follows the Uttarakhand High Court’s directive for an on-site inspection and a report within two weeks.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking intervention over alleged constitutional failure to curb racially motivated violence, following the brutal assault and death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun after an attack this month.
Haldwani is under heavy security ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the major railway land encroachment case involving over 4,300 families. Authorities have deployed massive forces as residents fear large-scale eviction without a relocation plan.
Today, On 17th November, The Supreme Court has ordered Uttarakhand to repair the ecological damage caused in the Corbett Tiger Reserve and remove all illegal constructions. The Court said the State must take full responsibility for restoring the reserve and preventing further harm.
The Supreme Court closed contempt proceedings against IFS officer Rahul after he apologized for moving the Uttarakhand High Court despite the top court hearing the Corbett case. CJI Gavai said, “The majesty of law is not in punishing the guilty but in forgiving.”
The Supreme Court slammed Uttarakhand for appointing IFS officer Rahul as Rajaji Tiger Reserve Director despite orders. CJI Gavai directed a 3-month enquiry and asked the Centre to decide on PC Act sanction in 1 month.
Today, On 16th September, The Supreme Court has listed petitions challenging anti-conversion laws across multiple states, raising concerns about interfaith marriages, freedom of religion, and civil liberties in India, with states given four weeks to file replies.
Today, On 8th September, Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for delaying legal aid to a murder convict who developed psychosis in jail, questioning, “Why no legal help for convict with psychosis?” The top court demands urgent action to protect the inmate’s rights.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Uttarakhand government over a plea challenging the appointment of a receiver to manage Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar. The decision by the High Court came during a bail hearing, triggering legal objections over due process.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from Uttarakhand for excluding blind and locomotor-disabled candidates from judicial exams. Justice Pardiwala called the state’s move “very bad” and issued urgent fresh notices.
