India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Summary Judgment under Order XIII-A CPC in Commercial Suits

Winds of Change: Supreme Court Ushers in Efficiency with Summary Judgment GuidelinesIn a landmark ruling that could streamline commercial litigation across India, the Supreme Court of India has laid down comprehensive guidelines for granting summary judgments und...

02 May 2026

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 - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Farming Not Barred in Municipal Limits, Agri Livelihood No Ground to Oppose Inclusion: HP High Court

Farming Thrives in City Limits: HP High Court Greenlights Rural Villages' Urban MergeIn a landmark ruling, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradeshdismissed a petition challenging the inclusion of villages Darang and Chiru from Gram Panchayat Darang into theMunicipal Council Jawalamuk...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Burial of Dead Cow Near Religious Site Not Liable u/s 270 IPC Absent Proof of Infection Risk: Himachal Pradesh HC

Dead Cow in Sacred Soil: Himachal HC Shields Rural Burial from Disease ChargesIn a ruling blending village customs with criminal law, theHigh Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimlahas upheld the acquittal of Gaurav Sharma underSection 270 IPC—the provision t...

23 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Mere Presence of Beneficiaries at Will Execution Not Suspicious Circumstance: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Beneficiaries in the Room: HP High Court Says Presence Alone Doesn't Poison a WillIn a decisive ruling that reinforces the sanctity of registered wills, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla has overturned a lower appellate court's decision invalidating two wills. Justic...

23 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 Grants Bail in POCSO Case Despite Minor Victim, Citing Consensual Marriage, Child Birth & Family Welfare: Sec 6 POCSO & Sec 64(2) BNS

"Crime Was Not Lust But Love": Himachal Pradesh HC Grants Bail to POCSO 'Husband' Amid Family PleaIn a compassionate ruling blending strict law with human realities, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh granted regular bail to Suneel Kumar, accused under the stringent Section 6 of the POCSO Act...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Sole Hereditary Pujari Claim & New Mohtamin Plea Not Triable in Writ Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh HC

Temple Priesthood Battle Ends: HP High Court Bars 'Sole Pujari' Claim from Writ ArenaIn a decisive ruling, theHimachal Pradesh High Courtdismissed an appeal by the legal heirs of Hari Ram, upholding a single judge's rejection of their bid to be declared thesole hereditary pujariof Shri Shiv M...

07 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Agreement to Sell During 10-Year Transfer Bar Under Section 113 HP Tenancy Act Not Specifically Enforceable: Himachal Pradesh HC

Deal Struck, But Law Blocks the Sale: Himachal HC Sides with Buyer on RefundIn a nuanced ruling, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla overturned a trial court's dismissal of a suit, holding that while an agreement to sell land was validly executed, it couldn't be enforced due to a sta...

07 Apr 2026

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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