Uttarakhand High Court stays conviction of vaccine scientist booked for abetting wife’s suicide, citing public health and national interest concerns over hindrance to his research work.
Uttarakhand High Court raised the question after an ADM replied in Hindi during a PIL hearing. The bench asked, “whether an officer of ADM level, who has no knowledge of English, can effectively control an executive position.”
A Sevayat of the historic Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar has moved the Supreme Court against the High Court’s order appointing a receiver, calling it arbitrary and passed without notice or evidence. The plea argues the temple was managed efficiently by a court-appointed panel since 2012.
Uttarakhand High Court exposes serious misconduct by election officers in rejecting valid panchayat nominations. The court calls the act a “threat to democracy” and orders urgent corrective action.
The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the upcoming panchayat elections in the state due to a dispute over reservation. The decision came amid growing concerns about fairness and representation in the poll process.
A 19-year-old judo player has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against her coach, Savita Gurung, accusing her of sexual harassment during training in Dehradun. The Uttarakhand High Court will hear the case on June 16, focusing on athlete safety and the credibility of the allegations presented by the player.
Uttarakhand High Court cancelled summons issued to Patanjali, Baba Ramdev, and others in a false advertisement case, saying there was no expert proof. The court found the trial court order legally weak and beyond the time limit allowed by law.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a couple from different religions can live together despite ongoing criminal proceedings. The bench granted bail to Arif Siddiqui, who married a Hindu woman, emphasizing personal liberty and the couple’s right to make independent choices. The court rejected state interference in their relationship.
The Uttarakhand High Court criticised the police and civic authorities for their incompetence during the Nainital communal violence and demolition drive. The case arose from a petition challenging the demolition notice issued to the accused’s wife.
Uttarakhand High Court pulled up authorities for issuing a demolition notice to a rape accused without due process. The court warned against violating Supreme Court guidelines on property demolition.
