Uttarkashi Mosque Row | Communal Harmony Being Maintained: State Govt Assures Uttarakhand High Court

Amid the escalating controversy over the Uttarkashi's Jama Masjid, the State Government on Monday assured the Uttarakhand High Court that communal harmony is being maintained, and any attempt made by any organization to disturb the harmony will be viewed strictly, and necessary steps will be taken. The submission was made before a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari...

On Recusal Of Arbitrator Appointed By Court U/S 11 Of Arbitration Act, Substitute Arbitrator Can Be Appointed U/S 15(2): Uttarakhand HC

The Uttarakhand High Court bench of Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari has held that on recusal of previously appointed Arbitrator appointed by the court under section 11 of the Arbitration Act , a substitute Arbitrator can be appointed by the court under section 15(2) of the Arbitration Act. Brief Facts The present application under section 11 read with section 15 of...

Uttarakhand High Court Directs DM, SP To Secure Uttarkashi Jama Masjid, Take Action Against Hate Speech

The Uttarakhand High Court has intervened in the escalating controversy over the Jama Masjid in Uttarkashi, directing authorities to ensure security around the mosque and take strict action against hate speech and demolition threats. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal heard a petition by the Alpsankhayak Seva Samiti (ASS). The...

Uttarakhand High Court Issues Contempt Notice To State Chief Secretary Over Non-Regularization Of UPNL Employees

In a contempt petition filed against the State Government's failure to implement the High Court's decision to regularize the UPNL employees, the Uttarakhand High Court issued a civil contempt notice to the State's Chief Secretary Radha Raturi to seek her response on the issue. The single bench comprising Justice Alok Kumar Verma heard the matter. On 12.11.2018, in the case of Kundan Singh...

Uttarakhand High Court Allows Wife's Plea To Become Guardian Of Comatose Husband

In a first-of-its-kind order, the Uttarakhand High Court allowed the application of a wife who sought guardianship of her husband who is in a state of coma and deeply bedridden. The petitioner-wife approached the High Court seeking her appointment as her husband's guardian. She sought authority to look after his property, manage his bank accounts, and sign documents on his behalf. Since no...

Uttarakhand HC Issues Contempt Notice To DoPT Secy Over Non-Compliance With Orders To Supply IFS Sanjeev Chaturvedi's Empanelment Records

Recently, the Uttarakhand High Court issued a contempt notice to the Secretary of Centre's Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for failing to comply with the Court's order to supply records relating to the process and decision-making of IFS Sanjeev Chaturvedi's empanelment to the position of Joint Secretary at the Centre. The bench comprising Justice Alok Kumar Verma heard the...

Value Of Free Fuel Can't Be Added To Value Of Taxable Supply U/S 15 Of CGST Act: Uttarakhand HC

The Uttarakhand High Court held that when as per the agreement, the cost of fuel was to be borne by recipient, then such cost cannot be subjected to charge of GST by adding its value in the transaction value of GTA service.Pointing that the cost of fuel cannot be added in the account of the transporter, as was governed by the GST rules, the Division Bench comprising Justice Ritu Bahri and...

Uttarakhand High Court Issues Press Note On Steps Taken For Jail Reforms In State

The Uttarakhand High Court has released a Press Note highlighting the significant steps taken towards implementing crucial Jail reforms in the State through Public Interest Litigation (PILs) aimed at providing equitable treatment to prisoners following the constitutional mandate enshrined under Article 21.“In an exceptional display of judicial vigilance and humanitarian concern, the...

Don't Charge Enhanced Fee On Complaints Against Advocates Until Approval By BCI, Return Excess Collection: Uttarakhand HC To State Bar Council

In an important development, the Uttarakhand High Court has asked the State Bar Council to not give effect to a notification where it had increased the fees from Rs. 1,700/- to Rs. 5,500/- for initiating disciplinary cases against the Advocates under the Advocates Act, 1961.The Court ordered that the State Bar Council can only charge Rs. 1,700/- for entertaining a complaint seeking an...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Justice Narendar As Uttarakhand HC CJ

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointmne of Mr Justice Narendar G, judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court upon the retirement of present CJ Ms Justice Ritu Bahri on 10 October 2024.Justice Narendar originally belongs of the Karnataka High Court.Click here to read the Collegium resolution ...

Uttarakhand High Court Expresses Concerns Over Spread Of Chronic Disease Amongst Nainital Residents Due To Naini Lake's Harsh Water

The Uttarakhand High Court expressed concerns over the spread of chronic problems amongst the residents of Nainital because of the harsh water of Nainital Lake. The Court asked the State's Pollution Control Board to consult and provide solutions to the problem. “The other issue, which the respondents will consult with the Jal Sansthan or the Pey Jal Nigam, is that the water of Nainital...

Uttarakhand High Court Asks Dehradun DM To Address Litigant's Complaint Against Mosque Loudspeaker Noise Level

While disposing of a contempt plea, the Uttarakhand High Court asked Dehradun's District Magistrate to look into the concerns raised by a litigant–in case he moves a representation–on the use of loudspeakers in a mosque in the city which he claimed had allegedly exceeded the ambient noise standards specified for the area.A single judge bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari was hearing a...