Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Assault Case
Court finds no grounds for interference in trial court's acquittal of Rakesh Kumar and others accused of assault, citing...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
Daulat Ram's appeal dismissed; Court emphasizes the presumption under NI Act and limited revisional jurisdiction....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Plea to Quash Cheque Dishonour Complaint
Court rules that the issue of cheque dishonour due to "insufficient funds" or "account freezed" requires a full trial....
Election petition inherently trial-based: Himachal HC in 2024 Rajya Sabha elections case
"It defies common sense, old tradition and practices, anywhere in the world that whenever there is a tie between two peo...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs. 10 Lakh Fine on State for Failing to Develop Judicial Infrastructure
Court Censures State's Inaction on Establishing Special Courts for NDPS Cases and Demands Immediate Budgetary Transparen...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Declares Panchayat Delimitation Process Invalid
Court mandates strict adherence to statutory provisions, impacting upcoming elections....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Condonation of Delay for Kishori Lal
Court Upholds Dismissal of Revision Application Due to Insufficient Cause for Delay...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Appeal in Criminal Case: Framing of Charge Deemed Interlocutory
Appeal against framing of charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST Act dismissed due to its interlocutory nature;...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Arbitrary Panchayat Reorganization
Court finds exclusion of Village Manlog Badog from Gram Panchayat Hanuman Badog manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable...
HC issues notices to EC, others on PIL challenging Anurag Sharma's election to Rajya Sabha
The petition alleged that Sharma was holding contracts with the state government at the time of filing his nomination, r...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Overturns Acquittal in Rash Driving Case, Convicts Driver
The court finds Dhruv Dev guilty of rash and negligent driving, resulting in an accident, overturning the trial court’s ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Detention Order Due to Non-Application of Mind
Court rules detaining authority failed to independently assess grounds, relying solely on police proposals under the PIT...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Executive's Discretion in Pay Scale Determination
Court dismisses petition seeking revised pay scales on Punjab pattern; emphasizes executive's authority and limited judi...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Legitimacy of 8th Class Certificate in Controversial Appointment Case
Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Appointment Based on Alleged Invalid Certificate, Cites No Age Restriction Beyond 1...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Anganwadi Helpers' Right to Promotion Over Marriage-Based Transfers
Court rules that Anganwadi Helpers must be prioritized for promotion over transfer requests based on marriage, affirming...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Termination of Employee Over Invalid Matriculation Certificate
Court Confirms Central Board of Higher Education, New Delhi as Non-Recognized; Termination Adheres to Natural Justice Pr...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
Court reaffirms deterrent punishment and compensation for dishonoured cheque under Section 138 of NI Act...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
Accused Inderjeet's Revision Dismissed; Presumption of Legal Liability Under Section 138 of NI Act Reaffirmed...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Shimla Councilor in Railway Safety Case
Court Finds No Evidence of Unlawful Activity or Endangerment by Councilor in Sewerage Pipeline Project...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Arbitrary Forfeiture of Security Deposit
Court Orders Refund of Rs. 15,67,597 to Zenith-Event & Services, Citing Violation of Natural Justice Principles...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Swift Execution of RERA Recovery Proceedings
Court Directs State Authorities to Expedite Recovery of Monetary Compensation under RERA, Despite Property Vesting in St...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Transfer Policy in Government Employee Case
Court dismisses petition challenging transfer, emphasizes administrative needs over personal preferences...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds SJVNL's Regularization of Fixed Tenure Appointees
Petitioners' Claims of Adverse Impact on Promotions Deemed Premature; Court Affirms SJVNL's Policy Authority...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Framing of Charges in Grant-in-Aid Fraud Case
Petitioner's Discharge Plea Rejected; Court Finds Prima Facie Evidence in Conspiracy Allegations...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Restrains State from Excessive Electricity Duty Collection
ourt limits electricity duty to 16.5% for medium and large industries, citing statutory violation...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Immediate Payment to Empanelled Hospitals Under Ayushman Bharat and Himcare Schemes
Court Grants Interim Relief to Maatri Medicity and Orthocare Hospital, Directs State to Settle Approved Claims...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition for Child Custody
Court Advises Alternative Remedy through Guardian Court for Parental Disputes...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Overturns Unjust Tender Punishments
Court rules against State's forfeiture of EMD and debarring Intas Pharmaceuticals due to procedural lapses...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Strikes Down Arbitrary Condition on Auto Rickshaw Permits
Court mandates amendments to permit conditions, allowing flexibility for medical and personal exigencies, ensuring const...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Amendment of Pleadings in Early Stage of Civil Suit
Court Allows Correction of Clerical Error in Land Description, Ensuring Fair Trial Before Commencement...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case
Bail Granted to Mahender Singh as Co-Accused Statements and Financial Records Deemed Insufficient Evidence...
Himachal HC directs state govt to conduct panchayati raj polls before Apr 30
"Whether the Disaster Act has become infructuous and has no meaning, we will ask the court," he said, adding that it wou...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Timely Panchayat Elections Amidst Delays
Court Directs Coordination Among State Election Commission and State Entities to Ensure Elections by April 2026...
Himachal High Court directs state govt to conduct elections to Panchayati Raj bodies before April 30
However, the high court, after hearing the arguments for three consecutive days, directed the government to hold the ele...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Relocation of Backward Classes Commission Office
Decision to Shift Office from Shimla to Dharamshala Halted Amid Concerns Over Accommodation and Decongestion...
If a party does not lead evidence despite repeated opportunities, the court is not to wait indefinitely
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Trial Court's Decision to Close Evidence Window for Non-compliance Court dismisses p...