166 Uttarakhand High Court judgments explained in plain English: what was decided, the law applied and why it matters. Page 7 of 7.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that GST registration cancellation for non-filing of returns must permit revocation upon deposit of dues and submission of pending returns.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that demolition notices cannot be enforced while statutory revision is pending, reinforcing procedural fairness in urban development cases.
Uttarakhand High Court clarifies that surplus land allottees under U.P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960 are entitled to Bhumidhar status with non-transferable rights under Section 131(d) of Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition Act.
Uttarakhand High Court holds hospitals vicariously liable for doctor negligence, even under Medical Council Act, affirming accountability in healthcare delivery.
Uttarakhand High Court holds insurers liable when claimant testimony on accident causation remains uncontroverted, reinforcing burden of proof in MAC claims.
Uttarakhand High Court clarifies that vague medical certificates insufficient to invoke 'serious patient' status under Transfer Act; mandates precise certification aligned with statutory list.
Uttarakhand HC clarifies that temporary injunctions under Order 39 CPC cannot be granted without express analysis of the three mandatory factors. Essential reading for civil practitioners.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that when reconciliation efforts fail, courts may direct spouses to file mutual consent divorce petition, with alimony terms binding upon decree.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that government engineers may be assigned non-core duties during public emergencies, affirming the state's power to reallocate personnel under service exigencies.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that rejection of GST rectification application on limitation grounds is invalid when petitioner has deposited disputed dues, mandating merits-based adjudication.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that debarment from future tenders without a show-cause notice violates natural justice, setting a precedent for procedural fairness in public contracting.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that undue delay in challenging seniority lists invokes laches, barring relief even if substantive rights exist. Key precedent from Trilokchand Motichand applied.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Sections 498-A and 323 IPC after divorce, holding continuation would abuse judicial process.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that constitutional rulings declaring discrimination void apply retrospectively, entitling married daughters to compassionate appointment claims.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail where FIR is delayed and cross-cases exist, affirming that procedural irregularities and retaliatory complaints do not negate bail eligibility under Section 438 CrPC.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR under Section 420 IPC after parties compounding offence through voluntary settlement, affirming judicial power to end abuse of process.
Uttarakhand High Court reinforces Supreme Court's Arnesh Kumar guidelines, mandating strict adherence to Section 41-A CrPC for offences punishable with less than 7 years imprisonment.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties compromise, affirming that courts may intervene when conviction is unlikely and continuation causes injustice.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail in case involving Section 69 & 89 B.N.S. 2023, holding that consensual relations based on false marriage promise require proof of dishonest intent, not mere allegation.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes F.I.R. against petitioner after settlement with complainant, affirming judicial power to terminate proceedings even for non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties compromise, affirming that conviction becomes remote and continuation causes injustice.
Uttarakhand High Court holds that writ jurisdiction may be invoked when fear of violence prevents a woman from accessing DV Act remedies, directing police to assess imminent threat.