Himachal Pradesh Monthly Digest – January 2026 - 2026-02-24

Heavy Machinery Barred in Mining Leases Except Dredging: Uttarakhand HC Directs DM to Enforce Rule 29(17) of Minor Mineral Rules

No Deemed Confirmation After Probation Without Written Order Under Model Standing Orders Clause 4A: Bombay High Court

CJI Declares Sikkim India's First Paperless Judiciary

Beneficial Policies Presumed Prospective, Can't Override Express Terms: Patna High Court Denies Retrospective Family Pension

Circular Restricting Minority Institutions' Choice of Principal Violates Article 30(1): Madhya Pradesh High Court

Prolonged Trial Delay Trumps NDPS Section 37 Restrictions: Supreme Court Grants Bail Despite 23kg Ganja Commercial Quantity

Substitution of 'Court' with 'District Magistrate' for Adoption Orders Valid: Bombay HC Upholds JJ Act 2021 Amendment

No Proof of Cheating or Corruption in Property Tax Assessment on Incomplete Building: Special Court Khed Acquits All Accused u/s 420 IPC & PC Act 12-14

Haryana AG Office Becomes India's First Fully Digital