Himachal Pradesh High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 20, 2025 To October 26, 2025
Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 196 to 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 201 Nominal Index: Kashmir Chand Shadyal v/s State of H.P. and others., 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 196 Kamli and others v/s Boby Chauhan & others., 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 197 Padam Sharma & Ors. v/s State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 198 Pushpa Devi v/s State of Himachal Pradesh.,2025 LiveLaw...
Executing Court Cannot Rely On Evidence From Separate Proceedings Between Parties Under Different CPC Provision: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that an executing court can't rely on evidence led in a separate proceeding under a different provision of the Civil Procedure Code between the parties.The Court remarked that such conduct shows a “complete non-application of judicial mind.”Justice Ajay Mohan Goel remarked that: “there was a complete non-application of judicial mind by the...
State Energy Directorate Can't Reject Accreditation For Renewable Energy Certificates, Only Central Agency Has Authority: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the Directorate of Energy does not have jurisdiction to reject an application for accreditation under the Renewable Energy certificate mechanism, as such decisions fall within the exclusive domain of the central agency designated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.Justice Ajay Mohan Goel remarked that: “Whether or not a...
Dismissal Of Border Police Constable For Absence Due To Illness Is “Harsh & Unjustified”: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the dismissal of an Indo-Tibetan Border Police constable for alleged desertion was arbitrary and disproportionate, particularly when his absence was due to medical reasons and he had served the force with an unblemished record for over 18 years.Justice Sandeep Sharma remarked that: “The petitioner had rendered over 18 years of unblemished...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Seeks Response On Plea Alleging Construction Of Illegal Road Over Natural Water Channel
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought a response from the state authorities on a petition alleging the construction of an illegal road over a natural water channel.Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua issued notice to Himachal Pradesh State Authorities including Deputy Commissioner, Kangra and listed the matter for November 4.Retired Lt. Col. Sandesh Kumar, a resident of Village Jalera in...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Declines Anticipatory Bail To Woman Accused Of Confining, Beating Scheduled Caste Boy For Touching Her House
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a woman who was accused of confining and beating the deceased child because he belonged to a schedule caste and had touched her house. She also allegedly demanded a sacrificial goat for purification of her house.The Court noted that such conduct of the accused was clearly motivated by caste-based discrimination.Justice...
Right To Worship At Temple Cannot Be Curtailed; State Must Balance Faith And Public Order: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that prohibiting entire communities from worshipping at their deity's temple violates their constitutional right to freedom of religion under Articles 25 and 26.The Court stated that such rights can only be restricted on grounds of public order, morality, or health, and that too through reasonable and proportionate measures.The Court remarked...
MV Act | Registered Owner Liable In Accident Cases Until Legal Transfer Of Vehicle Is Completed: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that a registered vehicle owner remains legally liable for an accident until ownership is formally transferred under Section 50 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, even if a sale agreement had been executed prior to the accident.The Court reiterated that: “Section 50 of the Motor Vehicles Act provides that where ownership of any motor vehicle registered...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quarterly Digest: July To September 2025
Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 75 to 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 180 NOMINAL INDEX:Bharti Rathore v/s State of HP & others., 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 75Monika v/s State of HP & others., 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 76Biogenetic Drugs (P) Ltd. & another v/s State of H.P. & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 77Devi Dass v/s M/s Ginni Global Pvt. Ltd. & another., 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 78Surinder Chauhan v/s Jai...
Appropriation Of Temple Donations Betrays Devotees' Trust: Himachal Pradesh High Court
“Every rupee of temple funds must be used for the temple's religious purpose or dharmic charity… It cannot be treated like general revenue for the State or general public exchequer… nor diverted to any welfare schemes of the Government,” the court said.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest: September 2025
Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 143 to 2025 LiveLaw (HP) 180NOMINAL INDEX:Adil V/s State of H.P.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 143Manish Dharmaik V/s State of H.P. & Ors.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 144Nathu v/s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) & others.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 145Raj Kumar & another V/s State of H.P. & Ors.,2025 LiveLaw (HP) 146Zydus Wellness Products Ltd. v/s Karnal Foods...
HP Excise Act | Suspension Of License For Illegal Liquor Possession Can Be Lifted After Penalty Is Paid: High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that under Section 66(2) of the Excise Act, if a licence is cancelled or suspended for breach of licence conditions or non-payment of fees, the suspension can later be revoked after the penalty has been paid.Division bench of Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Sushil Kukreja remarked that: “...in case of cancellation or suspension of licence...