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Compassionate appointment can’t be used for career growth: Why court denied relief to Uttarakhand man

May 29, 2026 2:00 pm

The Uttarakhand High Court was hearing a plea filed by a junior assistant challenging the state government’s decision rejecting his claim for appointment as a junior engineer. 

Can authorities seize your property over acquaintance with a ‘gangster’? Uttarakhand High Court answers

May 22, 2026 11:57 am

The Uttarakhand High Court was hearing a case in connection with proceedings initiated under the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act against the principal accused and his alleged associates.

Relief for AYUSH students: Uttarakhand High Court regularises 2019-20 admissions made without NEET counselling

May 08, 2026 4:02 pm

The central issue before the Uttarakhand High Court was whether admission made by private colleges for the 2019-20 session, which bypassed the NEET-based counselling process, could be deemed valid.

Uttarakhand High Court orders bank to pay Rs 25 lakh to constable’s widow, rejects 'missing name' excuse

May 05, 2026 11:39 am

The Uttarakhand High Court highlighted that the only ground for denial of claim was that the name of the husband of the respondent was not included in the list of employees sent by the police department.

Forged photos, fake SSB uniform: Uttarakhand High Court denies bail to ‘corporal’ in marriage fraud case

April 25, 2026 8:30 am

While rejecting the bail plea of a man who impersonated as a SSB Corporal and extorted money and raped the survivor, the Uttarakhand High Court noted that it has shaken the complainant physically and mentally.

Uttarakhand High Court shuts door on PIL in Barelvi-Deobandi graveyard dispute, directs parties to civil court

April 24, 2026 5:16 pm

Burial rights dispute between Barelvi and Deobandi communities cannot be treated as PIL, advises civil proceedings for resolution, says the Uttarakhand High Court.

Mussoorie’s ‘illegal hill construction’ under Uttarakhand HC lens as PIL flags quake risks

April 23, 2026 4:16 am

The application, filed by environmentalist Reenu Paul, comes after the matter in the PIL, which had sought directions to stop construction on natural slopes higher than 30 degrees, was not listed since August 2024.

76-year-old man’s second marriage sparks family threats: Uttarakhand High Court orders police action

April 20, 2026 12:28 pm

The Uttarakhand High Court was hearing a plea filed by the man and his 43-year-old wife, who were allegedly facing threats from the family.

Why Uttarakhand High Court rejected husband’s plea for child's DNA test to prove wife’s adultery

April 17, 2026 9:50 am

The Uttarakhand High Court held that allowing DNA test would constitute an unwarranted intrusion into the child’s privacy and dignity.

Pay Rs 2.4 lakh for Nanda Devi fest film, Uttarakhand High Court to Nainital civic body

April 08, 2026 12:21 pm

The Uttarakhand High Court was hearing a plea over non-payment of dues by the Nainital Nagar Palika Parishad for a documentary capturing the 2023 Maa Nanda Devi Mahotsav.

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