India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

6-Year Disqualification for False Declaration in Panchayat Nomination Not Harsh or Ultra Vires: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Section 146(2)

Panchayat Pradhan's Hidden Past Costs Him 6 More Years: Himachal HC Backs Tough Disqualification RuleIn a ruling that underscores the sanctity of honest disclosures in local elections, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has upheld a six-year ban on Basant Lal, former Pradhan of...

27 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Higher Qualification Can't Substitute Mandatory Experience in Recruitment: Supreme Court

Degrees Don't Make Up for Missing Years: Supreme Court Strikes Down HP Board's Hiring FlawIn a ruling that reinforces the ironclad nature of recruitment rules (Himakshi v. Rahul Verma & Ors., 2026 INSC 391), theSupreme Court of Indiadismissed appeals challenging aHimachal Pradesh High Courtde...

21 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

HP High Court Stays Amendment Empowering DCs to Alter Panchayat Reservation Roster up to 5% Under Article 243D & Section 125 HPPR Act

Himachal High CourtSlaps Down 'Vague' Power Grab in Panchayat Polls: DCs Can't Tweak Reservations on a WhimIn a sharp rebuke to the Himachal Pradesh government's frantic pre-election tinkering, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshhas stayed a controversial notification that handed Deputy Commiss...

09 Apr 2026

India -

Vague Allegations of Abusive Remarks Against PM Fail to Attract S.125 RPA or S.504 IPC: HP High Court Quashes FIR

HP High Court Shields Congress Leader: FIR Quashed Over 'Uncalled For' But Vague PM RemarksIn a swift ruling that underscores the limits of criminalizing political rhetoric, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh quashed an FIR against senior Congress leader Thakar Singh Bharmouri....

04 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Habeas Corpus in Child Custody Not Maintainable Absent Illegal Detention by Natural Guardian: P&H High Court

Desperate Mother's Habeas Plea Hits Roadblock: Child Safe with Dad, Rules P&H High CourtIn a ruling emphasizing restraint in writ jurisdiction, the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Jyotsna Goel seeking production and interim custody of her 9-year-old d...

26 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

State's Right to File Reply Cannot Be Curtailed by Tribunal Even at Admission: HP High Court on Section 21 AT Act Limitation Bar

Tribunal Can't Silence the State: HP High Court Safeguards Reply Rights in Service RowIn a firm rebuke to procedural shortcuts, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshhas set aside an order by theHP State Administrative Tribunalthat granted service continuity benefits to a daily wage worker without...

21 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Allahabad HC: Right to Accessibility for PWDs Extends to Residential Parking, Lift Access; Upholds RPWD Act Order

Parking Split Exposes Builder to Disability Rights Backlash: Allahabad HC Fortifies PWD Access in HomesIn a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court has expanded the frontiers of accessibility rights, declaring that persons with disabilities (PWDs) in residential complexes enjoy a fundamenta...

14 Mar 2026

India - Digest

Supreme Court Monthly Digest – February 2026

Supreme(SC) 2026 0 217Supreme Court (277)West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. VS Adhunik Power & Natural Resource Ltd.Written contract – Ordinarily, when a contract is reduced to writing, its terms must be determined from the document itself – However, this rule does not put ...

09 Mar 2026

India -

Security Deposit Forfeiture Without Show-Cause Notice Violates Natural Justice: Himachal Pradesh High Court

No Notice, No Forfeiture: HP High Court Refunds Contractor's ₹15.67 Lakh Over Festival Encroachment RowIn a strong rebuke to hasty administrative actions, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the forfeiture of a contractor's security deposit, ordering a full refund of ₹15.67 lakh. The ...

07 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Reserved Candidate Availing Relaxation At Screening Stage Cannot Migrate To General Category: Punjab & Haryana HC

Screening Test Relaxation Seals Fate: No General Category Migration for Reserved Candidates, Rules P&H High CourtIn a significant ruling on reservation policies in public employment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has dismissed a writ petition

26 Feb 2026