Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Seniority Claim by Ad Hoc Promotee
Court rules that ad hoc promotions do not confer rights to seniority or retrospective promotions; appeal dismissed....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Stys Suspension of Medical Officer Over Alleged Poor Performance in Sex Ratio Improvement
Court Questions Arbitrariness of Suspension Order, Grants Interim Relief to Medical Officer Pending Next Hearing...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notice Against M/s. Amit Engineers
Court Upholds Finality of Advance Ruling, Emphasizing Binding Nature Under CGST Act...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Due to Procedural Irregularities
Court rules detention order against Gaurav under PIT ND&PS Act invalid, citing lack of live link and violation of consti...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Interim Relief to M/s Naveen Auto Store in Arbitration Dispute with Mahindra & Mahindra
Court Orders Restoration of Dealer Management System Amidst Pending Arbitration Proceedings...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Increment Benefits for Officiating Service
Court Directs State to Grant Increments for Officiating as Joint Labour Commissioner, Citing Violation of Equality Claus...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Notification Excluding Vigilance Bureau from RTI Act
Court observes exclusion of State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau from RTI Act as contrary to law, pending further he...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Adulterous Relationship Case
Court Declines Intervention in Custody Dispute Involving Married Woman, Citing Lack of Maintainability...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Security Cheques Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
Court rules that cheques issued as security can attract legal action if dishonoured, even at pre-trial stages, emphasizi...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Accused in POCSO Case Considering Familial Interests
Court balances justice and personal liberty, granting bail to accused after minor victim expresses desire to live with h...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Mandates Equitable Posting of Doctors in Tribal Areas
Court Directs Health Department to Rationalize Postings and Prevent Discrimination Against Doctors...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Defamation Complaint Against Newspaper Publication
Court Rules Joint Complaints Maintainable and FIR Publications Not Defamatory...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Rahul Dadhwal, Citing Lack of Evidence and Mutual Consent Divorce
The Court rules that continuing proceedings would be an abuse of the legal process, as allegations of dowry harassment w...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Patent Infringement Suit, Dismisses Application for Rejection of Plaint
Court rules non-joinder of necessary party and lack of pre-institution mediation are not grounds for rejection of the su...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Creation of Sub-Cadre for CBSE-Affiliated Schools
Court affirms state's power to implement education reforms, ensuring merit-based teacher selection without violating con...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Permission for Helicopter Landing at College Playground
Radha Soami Satsang Beas to Pay Usage Fee for Spiritual Visit Helicopter Landing...
HP HC grants interim stay on shifting of Kamala Nehru Hospital's gynaecology OPD to IGMC Shimla
The state government recently decided to shift the Gynecology OPD and certain other services of the 102-year-old Kamala ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Intervenes in Shimla Airport Connectivity Issue
Court Directs Union of India to Explore Alternatives, Ensure Effective Utilization of Funds, and Include Shimla in Modif...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Wills Amidst Allegations of Suspicion
Court dismisses allegations of undue influence and coercion, emphasizing the importance of real and germane evidence....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Inclusion of Villages in Jawalamukhi Municipal Council
Court dismisses objections over proposed municipal expansion, emphasizing statutory compliance and potential urban benef...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction for Rash Driving Resulting in Deaths
Court Emphasizes Deterrent Sentencing in Road Accident Cases; Dismisses Revision Petition...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Mandates Communication of ACRs for Fair Promotion Practices
Court Orders Promotion of Vikrant Bonsra as Inspector of Police, Citing Non-Communication of ACRs as Violation of Articl...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Six-Year Disqualification for False Declaration in Panchayat Elections
Court Rules Disqualification Provisions as Necessary for Election Integrity and Accountability...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rejects Arbitration Request in Prolonged Hydro Power Dispute
Court Denies State's Bid for Arbitration After Seven Years of Judicial Proceedings in L&T's Hydro Power Case...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Family Pension to Second Wife Despite Bigamous Marriage
The court underscores economic empowerment and social justice, allowing family pension despite marriage being declared i...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Case of Alleged Malignant Burial of Dead Cow
Court finds no evidence of intent to spread infectious disease; Accused acquitted under Section 270 IPC...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Imposes Environmental Compensation on Hydroelectric Project for Ecological Damage
Court Orders Rs. 12 Lakh Compensation for Unscientific De-silting Affecting Trout Habitats in Uhl River...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Injunction Relief Due to Plaintiff's Misconduct
The court emphasizes the importance of honesty in litigation, denying relief to a plaintiff who suppressed material fact...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Disqualification of ASHA Workers from Panchayat Roles
Court Grants Interim Protection Against State's Clarification Disqualifying ASHA Workers as Panchayat Office Bearers...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FI Against Senior Congress Leader Over Alleged Remarks Against Prime Minister
Court Finds No Prima Facie Case Under Representation of People Act and IPC, Citing Lack of Evidence and Intent...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Takes Union of India to Task Over Lack of Air Connectivity
Court Expands Scope of PIL to Address Step-Motherly Treatment Alleged Under Regional Connectivity Scheme...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Interim Relief to Learning Curve Educational Trust
Court dismisses plea against IIT Mandi's termination notice; petitioner fails to establish prima facie case and irrepara...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Cipla's Managing Director
Court Finds Lack of Specific Allegations in Complaint; Managing Director Absolved from Vicarious Liability Under Drugs a...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Under Mining Act, Allows Proceedings for Theft and Conspiracy
Court finds theft of minor minerals from government land; FIR to proceed under IPC sections 379 and 120B...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Maintenance Rights for Wife Amid Allegations of Previous Marriage
Court affirms Rs. 10,000 monthly maintenance and Rs. 5,000 rental accommodation for wife alleging domestic violence, des...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Amendment Allowing Changes to Panchayat Reservation Roster
Court Deems Amendment Unconstitutional, Upholds Constitutional Mandate of Reservation Based on Population...