India - High Court of Himachal Pradesh

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Designates 15 Advocates as Senior Advocates Under Advocates Act, 1961

Elevation of Excellence: Himachal Pradesh High Court Designates 15 New Senior AdvocatesIn a significant administrative move aimed at strengthening the legal infrastructure of the state, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has officially designated 15 distinguished...

14 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

State Liability for Pension Payments: Delhi High Court Ruling

State Liability for Pension Payments: Delhi High Court Ruling In a landmark decision prioritizing the constitutional rights of military widows, the High Court of Delhi has affirmed that the State holds an affirmative obligation to disburse family pensions, even in instances of ...

27 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Principal Tenure Counts As Professor For VC Uttarakhand Court

Principal Tenure Counts As Professor For VC Uttarakhand CourtIn a significant ruling for higher education appointments, the Uttarakhand High Court has clarified the criteria for the selection of Vice-Chancellors at the state's universities. A Division...

27 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Separate Promotion Rules for Absorbed Staff Valid: Uttarakhand HC

Separate Promotion Rules for Absorbed Staff Valid: Uttarakhand HCIn a significant ruling regarding service conditions within the state’s power sector, theUttarakhand High Courthas upheld the validity of theUttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL)Junior Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical) Serv...

26 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Indigent Status Must Be Withdrawn Before Demanding Court Fee: Uttarakhand High Court

Indigent StatusMust Be Withdrawn Before Demanding Court Fee:Uttarakhand High CourtIn a significant ruling clarifyingprocedural normsforlitigationinvolving indigent parties, theUttarakhand High Courtat Nainital has held that atrial courtcannot summarily direct aplaintiffto depositcourt feesmid...

26 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC Rejects Pension Claim for Ex-Constable's Heir Due to Massive Delays and Legal Ineligibility

A Decades-Old Quest Ends: Delhi High Court Dismisses Stale Pension Claim In a recent decision that underscores the importance of timely legal action in service matters, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition by a son seeking retirement and family pension b...

23 Feb 2026

India - Central Information Commission

Transparency in ECHS: CIC Rules Fiduciary Exemption Cannot Conceal Grievances Against Empaneled Private Hospitals

Transparency in ECHS: CIC Rules Fiduciary Exemption Cannot Conceal Grievances Against Empaneled Private Hospitals In a significant order reinforcing the transparency mandate of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has struck down the atte...

20 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Uttarakhand

Government Servant Cannot Be Kept Under Suspension For Indefinite Period: Uttarakhand High Court

Uttarakhand High CourtPuts an End to Five-Year SuspensionsIn a significant ruling that reinforces protections for government employees, theUttarakhand High Courthas made it clear that public servants cannot languish under suspension for indefinite periods. The decision comes as a relief to of...

29 Apr 2026

India -

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

Uttarakhand High Court Halts Heavy Machinery Menace in Sacred River ConfluenceIn a swift response to environmental concerns, the Uttarakhand High Court has directed the District Magistrate of Pithoragarh to immediately stop the use of heavy machinery for mining a...

27 Apr 2026

India -

Govt's Land Use Decisions Immune from Judicial Review Unless Arbitrary: Uttarakhand HC

Uttarakhand HC: Government's Call on Public Land Stays Beyond Court's ReachIn a swift ruling, the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital dismissed a special appeal by Arti, self-proclaimed President of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) of a government inter ...

07 Apr 2026