Himachal Pradesh High Court
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...
Dishonour of Cheque - Liability under section 138 attracted even for a cheque issued as security
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case Court affirms three-month imprisonment for accused,...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Acquits Accused in Dowry Harassment and Abetment of Suicide Case
Convictions under Sections 498A and 306 IPC Overturned Due to Insufficient Evidence and Vague Allegations...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Sedition Case Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bail granted to petitioner accused of uploading prohibited content without evidence of incitement to violence or public ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms Jurisdiction of Family Courts in Property Disputes Post-Divorce
Court Overrules Family Court's Decision, Emphasizes Exclusive Jurisdiction of Family Courts in Spousal Property Matters...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Reassessment Proceedings Under Section 148 Amid Supreme Court Review
Judicial Discipline Prevails as High Court Defers Decision to Await Supreme Court Judgment on Reassessment Notices...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Ex-Servicemen's Right to Pay Fixation Benefits
Court Rules Amended Rules Cannot Be Applied Retrospectively to Deny Benefits for Military Service Prior to Civil Employm...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Exclusion of Students Educated Outside the State from NEET State Quota
Court rules exclusion of children of private sector employees from State Quota eligibility as constitutional, citing con...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Closure of Poultry Farm Violating Environmental Guidelines
Court Upholds Residents' Right to a Clean Environment, Mandates Poultry Farms Maintain a 500-Meter Distance from Residen...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Provisional Assessment by Electricity Board
Court rules provisional assessment order invalid due to lack of statutory compliance under Section 126 of the Electricit...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Arbitrator's Decision: IIT Mandi Cannot Be Impleaded in CPWD Arbitration Case
Court confirms that IIT Mandi lacks necessary contractual involvement to be a party in ongoing arbitration between CPWD ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Sets Aside CGST Order Against Shivalik Containers Pvt. Ltd.
Court Directs Re-Adjudication of ITC Claim Following Supplier's Tax Compliance...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
Accused Fails to Rebut Presumption of Legal Liability; Ordered to Pay Double the Cheque Amount as Compensation...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Panchayat Delimitation Notification
Court mandates reconsideration of objections by residents in Swarghat Nagar Panchayat formation...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Termination of Probationary Employee for Unsatisfactory Performance
Court Rules Termination During Probation Valid if Unaccompanied by Stigmatic References...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Criticizes Government Inaction on Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance
Court Highlights Lapses in Disaster Management Efforts by State and Union in Utilizing CSR Funds...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Arbitrary Transfer of Government Employee
Court rules transfer based on extra-constitutional recommendation is impermissible; emphasizes adherence to public inter...
Dishonour of Cheque - Cheque issued as security can attract liability under Section 138
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Complaint Under Section 138 of NI Act Despite Claim of Security Cheque, Court dismis...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Bounce Case
Complainant Fails to Prove Proprietorship of Firm, Court Finds No Legally Enforceable Debt...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Cracks Down on Non-Compliance in Judicial Administration
Court Issues Warning of Contempt Proceedings Against State Officials Over Delayed Judicial Appointments and Arrears...
Bail - Arrest memo must provide grounds for arrest, mere information of arrest is insufficient.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail Citing Procedural Lapse in Arrest Court affirms the need for explicit communicat...
Himachal HC orders status quo on lower two floors of Sanjauli mosque
The court also maintained the orders regarding the top three floors of the mosque, passed by the Shimla Municipal Commis...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Mandatory Complainant Consent for Compounding Offences Under Section 138 of NI Act
Court emphasizes that the accused's financial difficulties do not override legal requirements for complainant consent....
No withdrawal of service benefits due to enactment of new legislation
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Restoration of Withdrawn Service Benefits Court Directs Timely Compliance Following W...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Termination of Anganwari Worker for Defiance and Insubordination
Court dismisses petition challenging dismissal, citing gross misconduct and repeated disobedience of official orders....
Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms Civil Court Jurisdiction in Property Dispute Involving Alleged Mortgage Fraud
Court rules that issues raised in the property declaration and injunction suit cannot be resolved under SARFAESI Act, 20...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Plaint in Public Trust Dispute
Court dismisses appeal against single judge's order, emphasizes evidentiary basis for resolving mixed questions of law a...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Dismissal of Arbitration Request in Kotak Mahindra Case
Court affirms that arbitration clause in loan agreement cannot be invoked for unrelated civil suit on damages...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case
Father of Deceased Entitled to Higher Compensation and Interest Rate Following Legal Interpretation of 'Legal Representa...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Deletion of Defendant's Name in Property Dispute
Court Determines No Cause of Action Against Defendant No. 1 in Suit Filed by Beverley Singh...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Rejection of Secondary Evidence Application in Civil Rent Dispute
Court affirms trial court's decision, emphasizing the stringent conditions under Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act f...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Demolition of Unauthorized Construction on Tenanted Premises
Court Upholds Mandatory Injunction Against Tenants for Raising Additional Floors Without Permission...