Authority: Uttarakhand High Court

Order Date: 21 April 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Kumuan Vikas Shilpkar Samiti (Petitioner) vs State of Uttarakhand & others (Respondents).
  • Nature of Proceeding: Restoration application (MCC No.1/2026) seeking recall of the order dated 20‑03‑2026 and restoration of the writ petition to its original number.
  • Background: The original writ petition had an order dated 20‑03‑2026. The petitioner missed the hearing on that date and filed a restoration application within the prescribed time.
  • Counsel: Petitioner represented by Senior Advocate Mr. Rajendra Dobhal, assisted by Mr. A.K. Tripathi; Respondents represented by Standing Counsel Mr. Devendra Pant.
  • Observations: The court noted that the restoration application was filed within time, there was no opposition from the respondents, and the petitioner’s reasons for not joining the hearing on 20‑03‑2026 were deemed sufficient and convincing.

Final Outcome

  • The order dated 20‑03‑2026 is recalled.
  • The writ petition is restored to its original number.
  • The matter is listed for hearing on 11‑06‑2026.
  • Respondents are permitted to file a counter‑affidavit, if any, in the interim.

Topics: Writ Petition Restoration, Court Order Recall