Can Bail Be Granted under the NDPS Act When Seized Quantity is Below Commercial Quantity Despite Prior Criminal Antecedents? – Precedent Affirmed, Bail Liberalised for Non-Commercial Quantities

The Uttarakhand High Court affirmed that bail may be granted under the NDPS Act where the seized quantity falls below

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does a Computer Diploma Recognized as Equivalent by Another State Satisfy Eligibility Where Recruitment Rules Require an ‘O’ Level Diploma Recognized by the Recruiting State?

The High Court affirms that recruitment eligibility, where “equivalence” of qualification is at issue, depends strictly on recognition by the

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can an Appeal under Special Appellate Jurisdiction Be Withdrawn with Liberty to Approach Competent Authority?

The High Court confirmed that appellants may withdraw a special appeal with liberty to seek similar relief before an appropriate

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Non-Compoundable Offences Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Be Quashed via Settlement in Writ Jurisdiction? High Court of Uttarakhand Affirms Discretion Guided by Facts

The Uttarakhand High Court has held that, despite certain offences being non-compoundable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Court

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a University Demand Enhanced Security Deposits per Course in Violation of Its Own Guidelines on Affiliation?

The High Court held that the imposition of ₹15,00,000 per course as a security deposit by Kumaon University, contrary to

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Is Financial Difficulty a Valid Ground for Delay in Release of Statutory Post-Retirement Dues by Public Authorities? — Uttarakhand High Court’s Reaffirmation of Employer’s Obligation

Uttarakhand High Court mandates timely release of admitted post-retirement benefits despite financial crunch, upholding settled law; reinforces binding obligation of

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Candidates Demand Pre-declaration of Written Exam Results and Merit Lists Before Document Verification in Public Service Commission Recruitments?

The Uttarakhand High Court holds that the formal declaration of written examination results and overall merit lists is not mandatory

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Courts Interfere in Commercial Decisions of Autonomous Cooperative Societies? Reaffirming Limits on Judicial Review in Writ Petitions

Where a cooperative society autonomously resolves to undertake commercial development (e.g., demolition and construction of shops), courts will not interfere

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Courts Interfere with Autonomous Cooperative Societies’ Commercial Decisions in Writ Jurisdiction?

The High Court of Uttarakhand reaffirmed the principle that commercial decisions taken by autonomous cooperative societies, such as redevelopment and

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can Criminal Proceedings Be Quashed at the Initial Stage? High Court Reaffirms Narrow Scope of Section 482 CrPC Powers

The High Court reiterates that powers to quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC must be exercised sparingly, typically only

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Section 143(3) of the NI Act Mandate Time-bound Trials for Section 138 Cheque Cases—and Can High Courts Direct Expedited Disposal?

The Uttarakhand High Court has reaffirmed the legislative mandate of Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, requiring expeditious trial

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Section 143(3) of the Negotiable Instruments Act Mandate Expedient Trials in Cheque Dishonour Cases, and Can High Courts Direct Subordinate Courts to Time-Bound Disposal?

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms the statutory mandate of Section 143(3) of the N.I. Act requiring prompt disposal of cheque

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand