India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Employer's Duty to Accommodate Disabled Staff Under Section 47 PwD Act is Mandatory: Awards Rs 1.25 Crore to Ex-Constable

Failure to Accommodate: Supreme Court Slams CRPF over Illegal Disability InvalidationIn a landmark decision reaffirming the rights of disabled personnel in government employment, theSupreme Court of Indiahas ordered theCentral Reserve Police Force (CRPF)to pay Rs 1.25 crore to a former consta...

14 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

HP High Court Directs State to Consider Pension Bunching Benefits in Light of Established Precedent: CWP 7024/2023

Himachal High Court Directs Review of Retiree’s Pension Claims in Light of Legal PrecedentIn a recent order, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has intervened in a service matter involving Som Dutt, a retired government employee seeking retrospective pension benefits. The court, presided over...

14 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Receipt of Official Communication at Place of Residence Creates Territorial Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Receipt of Official Communication at Place of Residence Creates Territorial Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh High Court The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed the expansive scope of Article 226(2) of the Constitution, clarifying th...

28 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Termination of Probationer During Pending Criminal Proceedings Does Not Require Inquiry: Himachal Pradesh High Court

When Performance Falters: HP High Court Clarifies Limits on Probationary Discharge In a significant ruling for administrative service jurisprudence, theHigh Courtof Himachal Pradesh has affirmed that a probationer can be discharged from service for unsatisfactory performance, even if concurre...

18 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Vesting of Land in State Under HP Tenancy Act Doesn't Bar RERA Recovery: High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Unstoppable Justice: HP High Court Reaffirms RERA Recovery Rights Despite State Land Vesting In a significant ruling for homebuyers, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshhas clarified that the recovery of monetary compensation under theReal Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016(RERA) cann...

25 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Quashing of Section 153 Railways Act Case: HP High Court Rules Petitioner Not Liable for Executing Agency's Omissions

Accountability vs. Overreach: High Court Grants Relief in Railway Act Dispute In a significant ruling for local governance, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshhas quashed criminal proceedings against a former Municipal Councilor, Diwakar Dev Sharma, who had been charged underSection 153of the R...

23 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Refuses To Review High Court Elevation Decisions

Supreme Court Refuses To Review High Court Elevation DecisionsIn a significant reinforcement of the boundaries governing judicial appointments, the Supreme Court of India recently declined to entertain a writ petition filed by a judicial officer seeking...

22 Jun 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Clarifies Principles of Promissory Estoppel

Supreme CourtClarifies Principles ofPromissory Estoppel: Accountability in State ActionIn a significant judicial development, theSupreme Courthas provided a comprehensive restatement of the doctrine ofpromissory estoppel, recalibrating the balance between governmental policy discretion and th...

18 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Quashes FIR Under BNS Sections Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties

Harmony Over Litigation: High Court Quashes FIR Following Mutual Compromise In a significant order passed on April 7, 2026, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has underscored the judicial preference for conflict resolution through mediation, even i...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court Clarifies Power to Compound Section 138 NI Act Offences Even After Conviction: HP High Court

Settling the Score: Himachal HC Rules on Compounding Cheque Bounce Cases Post-Conviction In a significant ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed the judiciary's power to allow the compounding of cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiab...

03 Jun 2026