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Uttarakhand HC Criticises State Over Activist’s Detention Ahead of CJP Protest
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 01:45 PM
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The Uttarakhand High Court denounced the state for detaining an activist before the Chief Justice of India’s protest, calling the action ‘gundagardi’ and urging a review of the arrest.
The Uttarakhand High Court today issued a scathing statement against the state government for detaining an activist ahead of a protest by the Chief Justice of India. In a written judgment, the court described the arrest as an act of ‘gundagardi’ and warned that such actions undermine the rule of law.
The court directed the state authorities to provide a detailed explanation for the detention and to ensure that the activist’s rights are not infringed. It also called for a prompt review of the case by the appropriate legal authorities.
The incident comes as the Chief Justice of India is scheduled to hold a protest in the state, raising concerns about the government's approach to dissent and civil liberties. The High Court’s remarks are expected to prompt a reassessment of the state's security and legal protocols.
The court directed the state authorities to provide a detailed explanation for the detention and to ensure that the activist’s rights are not infringed. It also called for a prompt review of the case by the appropriate legal authorities.
The incident comes as the Chief Justice of India is scheduled to hold a protest in the state, raising concerns about the government's approach to dissent and civil liberties. The High Court’s remarks are expected to prompt a reassessment of the state's security and legal protocols.