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|20 February 2026
High Court of Uttarakhand Judgments
Recent judgments and landmark decisions from the High Court of Uttarakhand. AI-powered summaries for quick understanding.
Recent judgments and landmark decisions from the High Court of Uttarakhand. AI-powered summaries for quick understanding.
Rakshpal Singh filed a writ petition against Bazpur Cooperative Sugar Factory challenging his superannuation notice and seeking correction of his date of birth in service records. He claimed that his actual date of birth is 10.07.1966, supported by various documents, while the factory had incorrectly recorded it as 09.03.1966. The court directed the respondent to decide the pending representations regarding the date of birth correction within a stipulated timeframe. The ruling emphasized the need for a fair consideration of the petitioner's claims based on the presented documents.
Read moreVeena Sharma, the applicant, sought short-term bail to attend her son's last rites, as she is accused in a serious criminal case. The State of Uttarakhand opposed the bail application, arguing that the applicant is the main accused in a heinous offence and that such requests should be made to the Trial Court. The court allowed the application to a limited extent, permitting her to attend the ceremony under police custody but not granting full bail. The order emphasized the need for security measures due to the nature of the allegations against her.
Read moreSukesh Prasad Bhatt challenged the selection of Anant Dobhal for the position of Assistant Teacher in District Pauri Garhwal, claiming he had higher quality point marks. The court noted that Bhatt had not included Dobhal as a respondent in his petition, which could affect the proceedings. The judge granted Bhatt time to amend his petition to include Dobhal as a party. The case was scheduled for a fresh hearing on February 27, 2026.
Read moreHarish Kumar, a Junior Engineer, challenged a notice from the Uttarakhand government stating his contractual services would end on February 9, 2026. He sought regularization of his position through a writ petition. The court granted interim relief, allowing him to continue in his role until regularly selected candidates were available. The court also ordered that he be paid his remuneration during this period.
Read moreShakuntala Devi filed a writ petition against the District Magistrate and others seeking enforcement of an SDM's order to stop construction activities on her ancestral property and to ensure her access to her residence. The court found that the SDM's order was administrative and advised the parties to seek resolution through civil court. Consequently, the writ petition was dismissed without interference, emphasizing the need for civil remedies in property disputes.
Read moreThis case involves a petition filed by the applicants, who are the in-laws of the respondent, following allegations of physical assault and mental cruelty by the respondent after their marriage in October 2021. The FIR initially included charges under various sections of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, but further investigation revealed more serious injuries. The court found that there were no specific allegations against the in-laws and stayed the proceedings against them until the next hearing. The court's decision highlights the need for distinct allegations in domestic violence cases.
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