India - High Court of Delhi

Failure to Object to Territorial Jurisdiction Before Framing of Issues Amounts to Waiver: Delhi High Court

Procedural Punctuality: Delhi High Court Rules on Jurisdictional Waivers in Civil SuitsIn a significant ruling clarifying the timelines for procedural challenges, the Delhi High Court has underscored that a defendant cannot challenge the territorial jurisdiction of a court after the issues ha...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Court Cannot Direct Appointments Dehors Recruitment Rules or Without Necessary Parties: HP High Court

Judicial Limits on Recruitment Mandates: HP High Court Rules Against Irregular Appointment ClaimsIn a significant ruling addressing the limitations of judicial intervention in service matters, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has dismissed a series of writ petitions seeking mandatory orders...

28 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Time Limit for GST Show Cause Notice Under Section 73(2) is Mandatory: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Clocking Out on Tax Claims:Andhra Pradesh High CourtSets Strict Deadline for GST Notices TheAndhra Pradesh High Courthas delivered a significant ruling for taxpayers and tax authorities alike, confirming that the procedural timelines prescribed under the GST Act are not merely academic sugges...

05 Feb 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Deficiency in Election Petition Affidavit Under Section 83(1) is a Curable Defect: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Battle for Naina Devi Ji: A Procedural Standoff The integrity of the electoral process rests on the shoulders of both the candidates and the courts tasked with adjudicating their disputes. In a significant ruling regarding an election petition challenging the results of the Himachal Prade...

26 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Pendency of Proceedings is Sine Qua Non for Quashing Conviction Under Section 482 CrPC: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The End of the Road: Himachal High Court Clarifies Limits on Quashing Final Convictions In a recent order that reinforces the principle of finality in criminal litigation, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshhas ruled that the inherent powers granted to the court underSection 482 of the Code of ...

22 May 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Ad-Hoc Appointments in Excess of Quota Cannot Count Towards Seniority: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Examining the Limits of Ad-Hoc Tenure: Himachal High Court Upholds Seniority Ruling In a significant ruling concerning service law, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has reinforced the principle that appointments made purely on an ad-hoc, stop-gap basis do not entitle employees t...

21 May 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

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Eligibility Misrepresentation in PG Admissions: HP High Court Upholds Termination of Medical Officer

Prospectus Rules Are Binding: HP High Court Dismisses Plea Against Termination of Medical Officer In a landmark decision concerning the sanctity of admission criteria and public sector employment, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has upheld the termination of t...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Arbitrary Reduction of Pay Scales Without Justification Violates 'Equal Pay for Equal Work': HP High Court

When Policy Meets Prejudice: High Court Rectifies Pay Disparity for Civil Nazirs In a landmark decision that reaffirms the sanctity of the "equal pay for equal work" doctrine, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has struck down an arbitrary reduction in pay scales...

02 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Civil Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Partition Disputes Under Section 171 HP Land Revenue Act: High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Territorial Boundaries of Law: When Revenue Courts Supersede Civil Jurisdiction In a significant ruling clarifying the distribution of judicial power over agricultural land, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed that civil courts lack the legal mandat...

01 Jun 2026