Sadhna Associates Seeks Quash of Property Attachment

Authority: Uttarakhand High Court

Order Date: 09-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Sadhna Associates Pvt Ltd; Respondent: State of Uttarakhand.
• Writ petition filed before Hon'ble Justice Alok Mahra seeking quashing of attachment order dated 10‑07‑2026 issued by District Magistrate, Dehradun in Case No. 02 of 2026 concerning petitioner’s property.
• Petitioner also filed an application on 15‑09‑2026 under Section 15 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, before the same District Magistrate, requesting expeditious disposal.
• Counsel for petitioner: Senior Advocate Arvind Vashishta, assisted by Sanjeev Kumar, Saivi Kumari, Sachin Kumar; State represented by A.G.A. Prabhat Kandpal and Nikhil Bisht; caveator represented by Ramji Shrivastava.

Final Outcome

• The Court directs the District Magistrate, Dehradun, to decide the application filed under the Gangsters Act within fifteen days of production of a certified copy of this order, after affording both parties an adequate hearing, thereby effectively ordering prompt consideration of the petitioner's request.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Property Attachment