Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand high court revokes dissolution of temple panel

The Uttarakhand High Court has revoked the state government's order dissolving the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple committee and ordered its restoration.

May 31, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

After EC's plea, HC says order on EVMs need not be taken as precedent

The EC submitted that since it seals the machines after the conclusion of any election, such a direction was not needed.

May 12, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Uttarakhand High Court orders sealing of EVMs for six assembly constituencies within 48 hours

Uttarakhand High Court on Monday ordered the sealing of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the strong rooms for six assembly constituencies, within 48 hrs.

May 01, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

River Ganga receives first legal notice after getting human status

The Uttarakhand High Court had earlier this year accorded the status of "living human entities" to the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to help in their "preservation and conservation".

Apr 28, 2017, 20:06 PM IST

Uttarakhand High Court's intervention validates our doubt on EVM

With the Uttarakhand High Court directing the judicial magistrate to seize the EVMs used during the assembly polls, the Congress has called on the poll panel to `come clear` and convince the nation of no tampering and manipulation with the voting machines.

Apr 28, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

EVMs used in polls to be taken into custody: Uttarakhand HC

The EVMs are under scanner after the opposition parties have alleged that the BJP had tampered the machines to ensure favorable results.

Apr 27, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Uttarakhand HC declares Ganga, Yamuna rivers as 'living entities', gives them legal rights

Besides Ganga, which is one of the largest rivers in India and considered to be the holiest river and holds a high place in the mythology of India, similar status has been given to river Yamuna, the tributary of Ganga.

Mar 21, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

Poaching menace: Shoot-at-sight orders at Corbett reserve

Corbett Tiger Reserve authorities have issued shoot-at-sight orders and pressed two drones into service after movement of poachers was reported along the southern fringes of the park.

Feb 22, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Ramdev aide Balkrishna permitted to visit Nepal

Justice U C Dhyani, granted Balkrishna permission to visit Nepal for seven days.

Nov 22, 2016, 21:09 PM IST

Justice Rajeev Sharma of HP HC transferred to Uttarakhand

The working strength of the Uttarakhand High Court, facing a shortage of five judges, is set to increase by one as Justice Rajeev Sharma of the Himachal Pradesh High Court was today transferred there.

Sep 15, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

Uttrakhand HC refuses to quash CBI probe into sting against Rawat

Justice Sarvesh Kumar Gupta of the High Court said quashing the CBI probe into the sting CD at this stage is not possible.

May 20, 2016, 22:19 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: All eyes on 6 PDF MLAs ahead of crucial floor test on Tuesday

With the Supreme Court on Monday giving no relief to nine disqualified rebel Congress legislators in Uttarakhand , the fate of ousted chief minister Harish Rawat`s government now hinges on the six members of the Progressive Democratic Front (PDF) in the state.

May 09, 2016, 22:27 PM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis: Disqualify dissenters, hold floor test - It's joke on democracy, says Venkaiah Naidu

Reacting strongly to the Nainital High Court order on 9 Congress rebel MLAs, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that 'it is a joke on democracy'.

May 09, 2016, 12:03 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Rebel Congress MLAs pin hope on SC for relief, Harish Rawat 'confident' of getting justice

In a major jolt to the BJP, the Uttarakhand High Court on Monday dismissed the plea of nine disqualified Congress MLAs who had challenged their disqualification by the Assembly Speaker.

May 09, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

HC to hear tomorrow MLAs' plea challenging Speaker's action

The Uttarakhand High Court will hear on Saturday a petition filed by rebel Congress MLAs challenging their disqualification under the anti-defection law by the Speaker.

May 06, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand political crisis: High Court advances date of hearing on rebel MLAs disqualification case

The Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday advanced the date of hearing in the nine rebel Congress MLAs' disqualification case to May 7.

May 05, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justic KM Joseph, who quashed President's rule, transferred

The Uttarakhand High Court 's Chief Justice KM Joseph , who presided over the bench which quashed President's rule in the state, has been transferred to the Anhdra Pradesh High Court. 

May 04, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: SC to resume hearing on plea challenging HC order revoking President's Rule

The Supreme Court will resume hearing on the Uttarakhand High Court verdict revoking President's rule in the state where a major power tussle is underway between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre and the Congress.

May 04, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

President's Rule to continue in Uttarakhand as SC stays floor test in state Assembly

In a major relief to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put a hold on the Uttarakhand Assembly floor test, which was scheduled to take place on April 29. 

Apr 27, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Is disqualification of MLAs a relevant ground for President's rule in Uttarakhand? SC asks Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday framed seven questions for Centre regarding the imposition of the President's rule in Uttarakhand. 

Apr 27, 2016, 14:50 PM IST