Dehradun, June 11 -- Notable Cases from Uttarakhand

1. Tehri Garhwal (2026)

Ketan Lal, an 18-year-old Dalit youth, was allegedly beaten to death and his friend seriously injured because of his friendship with a girl from an upper-caste family. The incident triggered protests and demands for strict action.

2. Pauri Garhwal Interfaith Couple Case (2025)

An interfaith doctor couple approached the Uttarakhand High Court after receiving threats and facing obstacles in registering their marriage under the Special Marriage Act. The High Court directed authorities to ensure their protection.

3. Other Unreported and Underreported Cases

Social activists in Uttarakhand have long argued that many cases involving threats, forced separation of co...