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    Supreme Court Says Domestic Violence Act Bars Ousting Mother-In-Law, Sisters Over Husband’s Non-Appearance

    Can police lock out a husband’s mother and sisters because he is avoiding the court? Under the Domestic Violence Act, the Supreme Court has held, they cannot be ousted from the shared household merely because he fails to appear, and it ordered the attachment of their home to be lifted forthwith. New Delhi: A house […]

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    Suspicion About Wife's Character Alone Can't Attract Abetment Of Suicide Offence: Uttarakhand HC Acquits Man In Suicide Case
    Suspicion About Wife's Character Alone Can't Attract Abetment Of Suicide Offence: Uttarakhand HC Acquits Man In Suicide Case
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    Uttarakhand High Court Sets Aside Order Closing Blind POCSO Accused’s Right To Cross-Examine Witness

    The Uttarakhand High Court has set aside a trial court order that closed a completely blind POCSO accused’s chance to cross-examine the first prosecution witness, and directed that he be given a Braille copy of her examination-in-chief. The Court expressed no view on the merits.

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    The SC Collegium has approved Justice Subhash Upadhyay as a permanent judge of the Uttarakhand High Court.
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    SC Collegium Approves Justice Subhash Upadhyay As Permanent Judge Of Uttarakhand High Court

    The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of Justice Subhash Upadhyay, currently an Additional Judge, as a Permanent Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, confirming a judge with domain expertise in service law who was elevated to the Bench in May 2025. New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the […]

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    Justice Alok Kumar Verma Resigns As Uttarakhand High Court Judge, Law Ministry Issues Official Notification
    Justice Alok Kumar Verma Resigns As Uttarakhand High Court Judge, Law Ministry Issues Official Notification
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    Justice Alok Kumar Verma Resigns As Uttarakhand High Court Judge, Law Ministry Issues Official Notification

    Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigned as a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, with the Union Ministry of Law and Justice formally notifying the resignation through an official communication issued on May 27, 2026, marking an unexpected development within the higher judiciary.

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    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court
    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court
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    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court 

    The Supreme Court of India held that disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers are invalid unless authorised by the High Court Chief Justice or a committee constituted by him, while upholding reinstatement of a dismissed Uttarakhand civil judge and restricting Registrar General powers.

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    Suspicion About Wife's Character Alone Can't Attract Abetment Of Suicide Offence: Uttarakhand HC Acquits Man In Suicide Case
    Suspicion About Wife's Character Alone Can't Attract Abetment Of Suicide Offence: Uttarakhand HC Acquits Man In Suicide Case
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    Suspicion About Wife’s Character Alone Can’t Attract Abetment Of Suicide Offence: Uttarakhand HC Acquits Man In Suicide Case

    The Uttarakhand High Court ruled that mere suspicion about a spouse’s character and strained relations do not establish abetment of suicide under IPC. Justice Ashish Naithani allowed a husband’s appeal, setting aside related criminal liability.

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    Love vs Law: Uttarakhand High Court Sends Minor Girl to Shelter, Orders Custody of Boy
    Love vs Law: Uttarakhand High Court Sends Minor Girl to Shelter, Orders Custody of Boy
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    Why Have You Come Here? Go To Your Parents, No Place Here For Those Who Don’t Respect Parents: Uttarakhand HC’s Sharp Remark To Runaway Couple

    The Uttarakhand High Court reprimanded a runaway couple who married against family wishes but directed police protection. Justice Rakesh Thapliyal heard the case involving an 18-year-old woman and 21-year-old man facing threats from her relatives.

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    ‘No Social Media Drama’: Uttarakhand High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, Instead Imposes Gag Order
    ‘No Social Media Drama’: Uttarakhand High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, Instead Imposes Gag Order
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    ‘No Social Media Drama’: Uttarakhand High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, Instead Imposes Gag Order

    Uttarakhand High Court refused to quash the FIR against gym owner Deepak Kumar and barred him from commenting on social media. The Court said online posts could affect investigation and directed strict compliance with legal procedure.

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