Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Parole to Convict Despite District Magistrate's Objection
This ruling underscores the judiciary's emphasis on the rehabilitative aspect of the penal system and the need for a bal...
Threatening a public servant with transfer does not amount to causing "injury"
The State's appeal argued that the trial court had misappreciated the evidence and failed to recognize the threat's impa...
NDPS Act - Release of the vehicle cannot be denied on the ground that it is liable to be confiscated
This judgment highlights the judiciary’s balanced approach in safeguarding property rights while ensuring compliance wit...
Filing of translated copies of already exhibited documents does not amount to additional evidence
This judgment is expected to streamline the procedural handling of translations in civil cases, reinforcing the principl...
Dishonour of Cheque - Section 138 is attracted even when the cheque is issued as "security" or remark "account closed."
The High Court also highlighted that the role of a revisional court is not to act as an appellate body and re-evaluate e...
Wife residing separately for years without reasonable and probable cause - Amounts to cruelty
The judgment is expected to have implications for similar cases, highlighting the significance of established judicial f...
Insurance - Pay and recover applies on non-registration of the vehicle at the time of accident
The judgment reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to balancing policy enforcement with equitable treatment of third-part...
Insurance Company cannot evade liability based on undisclosed or hidden exception clauses
This judgment underscores the principle that exclusion clauses in insurance contracts must be strictly construed and hig...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Suspension of Pradhan Amid Delays
As a result, the High Court has directed that until the appeal is decided, Kanto shall continue performing her duties as...
Partition suit maintainable for land deemed as 'Abadi' even amidst ongoing consolidation proceedings
This ruling reinforces the authority of Civil Courts in partition matters concerning residential land, even when paralle...
Divorce - Second marriage or live-in relationship and the birth of a child constituted cruelty
The judgment highlights the importance of substantive evidence in divorce proceedings and reinforces the legal stance th...
Driving on the wrong side of the road amounts to negligence
This judgment marks a significant reinforcement of road safety laws and highlights the judiciary's commitment to address...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Professor Promotions
The judgment reiterates the necessity for candidates to fulfill the essential qualification criteria of possessing a Pos...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Indefinite Suspension of Mars Bottlers' Excise Licence
The court's decision provides a reprieve for Mars Bottlers, allowing them to potentially resume operations pending the d...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Acquits Manoj Chauhan in Hit-and-Run Case
Consequently, the High Court set aside the judgments of the lower courts, acquitting Manoj Chauhan of all charges and or...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules in Favor of Equal Compensation for All Affected Landowners
The court's decision resonates with the Supreme Court's perspective in Narendra v. State of Uttar Pradesh, advocating fo...
Legal Heirs Entitled to Compensation Despite Death Unrelated to Accident Injuries, Rules Court
The judgment brings clarity to the legal rights of legal representatives in motor accident claims and reinforces the wel...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in NDPS Act Case Due to Procedural Lapse
The Division Bench, comprising Justices Vivek Singh Thakur and Sushil Kukreja, upheld the trial court's decision, emphas...
License of Rehabilitation Centre Cancelled Several Deficiencies : Court Finds No Deficiencies
The judgment sets a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing that compliance with minimum standards must be evaluated ba...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eviction of Tenant from Public Premises
The ruling reinforces the principle that factual findings by authorities under the H.P. Public Premises Act are not to b...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Injunction Breach Proceedings Against Non-Parties
This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding court orders and ensuring that all individuals, whether ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinstates Landlord-Tenant Relationship Amidst Dispute Over Agreement to Sell
The judgment underscores the importance of clear contractual terms and the legal distinction between an intention to sel...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sexual Assault Case
The judgment underscores the importance of credible and coherent testimonies in sexual assault cases, reflecting the jud...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Validity of Will Favoring One Daughter and Son-in-Law
The judgment has set a precedent in affirming the autonomy of a testator to choose beneficiaries based on personal relat...
Bank accounts frozen in criminal proceedings - Pension Amount Can Not Be Frozen.
The case traces back to allegations of fraudulent investment schemes where multiple individuals were reportedly deceived...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Gruesome Shooting Incident
The prosecution argued that the petitioner and co-accused committed murder under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanh...
Transfer At the Verge of Retirement - High Court Stays Controversial Transfer Order in Kangra Cooperative Bank Case
The case underscores the ongoing challenges within the banking sector regarding employee transfers and favoritism, promp...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Arbitral Tribunal's Award on Customs Duty Reimbursement
The ruling reinforces the principle that arbitration awards, when free from illegality, should be respected and not over...
Transfer - Employee suffering from medical ailment adjusted at a specific location cannot be disturbed
This judgment reinforces the significance of compassionate and policy-driven decision-making within employment practices...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules in Favor of Ayurvedic Pharmacy Officer Applicant in Batch-Wise Recruitment Dispute
The court found in favor of the petitioner, deciding that the date recorded on the original "Detail Marks Certificate" o...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Eviction of Subtenant Amidst Legal Contentions
The judgment highlights the nuanced application of subletting laws and the scope of revisional jurisdiction, reinforcing...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Allows Second Wife's Pension Nomination Despite Illegal Marriage
The court acknowledged that while the second marriage was technically illegal, the peculiar facts of the case warranted ...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case
This judgment serves as a reminder of the legal obligations associated with issuing cheques and the implications of fail...
Complaint to Chief Minister Helpline about alleged misappropriation of funds by Gram Panchayat - Whether the complaint attracts the offence of defamation?
This decision underscores the legal framework governing defamation and the procedural limitations faced by higher courts...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Reinstatement of Driver Wrongfully Terminated
The court has ordered the reinstatement of Shiv Raj, directing HRTC to release his pension and retiral benefits from the...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules on Maintenance for Children Post-Majority
This ruling delineates the legal and moral responsibilities concerning maintenance, balancing statutory limitations with...