Can an Unrecognized Educational Institution Use the Term ‘Madarsa’ and Operate Pending Registration?—High Court of Uttarakhand Upholds Regulatory Restrictions

The High Court of Uttarakhand affirms that unrecognized institutions cannot use the term ‘Madarsa’ or operate as a madarsa until

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Visitation Rights Be Judicially Enforced When the Minor Child Expresses Reluctance to Meet the Non-Custodial Grandparent?

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirmed that courts must not judicially enforce custody or visitation rights against the clear wishes of

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Failure to Prosecute an Anticipatory Bail Application Result in Automatic Dismissal?

The High Court reaffirmed that an anticipatory bail application may be dismissed in default if neither the applicant nor counsel

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Retired Employee Claim Higher Pension Benefits After Accepting a Downgradation Order Without Challenging It? — High Court Upholds Requirement to Challenge Punitive Orders Before Seeking Consequential Relief

A writ petition seeking pensionary and financial benefits at a higher rank cannot be allowed where the petitioner did not

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Quashing of Non-Compoundable Offences Under IPC Sections 147, 148, 149, 323, and 506 Be Permitted When Parties Settle?

The Uttarakhand High Court affirms that, where parties have amicably settled private disputes involving sections 147, 148, 149, 323, and

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

What is the Precedential Effect of Withdrawal of a Writ Petition Dismissed as Withdrawn With Liberty to File Afresh?

The court established that dismissal of a writ petition as withdrawn, especially with liberty to file afresh, is not a

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Unconditional Joining at the Transfer Place Bar the Court From Entertaining Challenges to Transfer Orders?

The Uttarakhand High Court has clarified that once an employee unconditionally joins at the transferred place, the validity of the

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

What Is the Precedential Impact of Dismissal in Default for Non-Prosecution at the Admission Stage?

A writ petition dismissed at the admission stage due to the petitioner’s absence—before any legal question is adjudicated—does not serve

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can a Writ Petition Challenging a Transfer Order Be Maintained After the Transfer Is Cancelled?

The High Court of Uttarakhand has clarified that when a transfer order under challenge is cancelled during the pendency of

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted in Offences under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972? – Position Upheld When Application Is Dismissed as Withdrawn by the High Court

The High Court allowed withdrawal of the anticipatory bail application filed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, without rendering

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Subsequent Cancellation of a Transfer Order Render Writ Petitions Challenging Such Transfers Infructuous?

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirmed that when an impugned transfer order is cancelled during the pendency of a writ petition,

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Can Administrative Authorities Refuse Employee Transfer Solely Due to Non-Availability of a Reliever? High Court Reaffirms Limits on Discretion in Government Service Transfers

The Uttarakhand High Court has clarified that rejection of a transfer request cannot be based solely on the absence of

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October 25, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand