uttarakhand high court

The uttarakhand high court has directed the state government to decide on the removal of a village head accused of being underage at the time of election. A public interest litigation claimed the gram pradhan did not meet the minimum age requirement.

The uttarakhand high court denied bail to a mother accused of forcing her 13-year-old daughter into physical relationships. Citing the severity of allegations and potential harm to the child, the court emphasized that trial courts should address inconsistencies and delays, not bail proceedings. The mother remains in custody since June 2025.

The Supreme Court has overturned the uttarakhand high court's grant of default bail to two individuals in the Banphoolpura violence case, deeming it a "grave error." The apex court ruled that the investigation was validly extended under UAPA, and the chargesheet was filed within the extended period, making the accused ineligible for default bail due to their delayed challenge.

NEET-UG 2026 is being reconducted following allegations of question paper circulation before the exam, raising serious concerns about fairness and public confidence. This follows the 2024 NEET scandal, intensifying distrust in India's meritocratic examination system and its ability to ensure a level playing field for millions of aspiring students. The question that takes the centre stage is are we moving backwards as a nation.

One person has been detained in Maharashtra and officials suspect that the ‘mafia’ was involved in the sale of the questions across states

uttarakhand high court has upheld a family court's decision to deny a husband's plea for a minor child's DNA test in a matrimonial dispute. The court emphasized that such tests are not routine and strongly protect a child's legitimacy, dignity, and privacy within a valid marriage, citing Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act.