HP High Court Directs State To Return Land Given For Government School After Closure Due To Zero Enrolment

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that the State cannot continue to retain land provided for the establishment of a government school after the very purpose for which it was given has been abandoned. Observing that the Education Department could not retain possession of the land following the closure of the school due to zero student enrolment, the Court directed the State to...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Designates 15 Lawyers As Senior Advocates

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on 10th July, 2026 conferred senior designation on 15 advocates in accordance to the powers vested under Section 16(2) of Advocates Act, 1961 read with rule 4 of the “High Court of Himachal Pradesh (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025. The List Includes:1. Mr. Ajay Chandel (HIM/73/2000) 2. Mr. Akhil Sain Chopra (HIM /79/1992) 3. Mr. Arvind Sharma...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest : June 2026

Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (HP) 76 to 2026 LiveLaw (HP) 83Nominal Index:Sanjeev Kumar Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh,2026 LiveLaw (HP) 76Pramod Kumar and Another V/s Hir Chand, 2026 LiveLaw (HP) 77Manik Kumar V/s State of H.P., 2026 LiveLaw (HP) 78Vandana Kumari V/s State of H.P. & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (HP) 79State of Himachal Pradesh and another v. Daleep Kumar, 2026 LiveLaw...

JJ Act | FIR Against School Principal For Calling Student 'Thief' Can't Be Quashed Merely Due To Absence Of Trauma In Child: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the absence of clinical signs of trauma in a psychologist's report is not a ground to quash an FIR under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act. Whether the child actually suffered mental trauma is a matter of evidence to be determined during trial, and the allegations themselves, if accepted at face value, were sufficient to disclose a prima...

Kasol Rave Party: HP High Court Orders Transfer Of Kullu Deputy Commissioner, SP, SDM For Granting Silent Permission; Orders SIT Probe

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has come down heavily on the Kasol district administration over the organisation of large-scale rave parties in the hamlet, observing that the events appeared to have been conducted with “tacit permission” and possible collusion of officials.Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin C. Negi observed, "...had there not been an intervention by the...

Himachal Pradesh Water Cess Revived? High Court Stays Coercive Action On ₹16.32 Crore Demand Against Punjab Power Corporation

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has approached the Himachal Pradesh High Court, challenging the constitutional validity of the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue (Special Assessment) Amendment Rules, 2025, and consequential actions including a demand of ₹16.324 crore raised on the Corporation.Justice Vivek Singh...

Delay In Investigation Not A Ground To Quash Corruption FIR Unless Accused Shows Prejudice To Fair Trial: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that an FIR registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act cannot be quashed merely on the ground of delay in investigation or filing of the charge-sheet, unless the accused demonstrates that such delay has caused prejudice affecting a fair trial. Dismissing a petition seeking quashing of corruption proceedings arising from alleged irregularities in...

ITBP Constable's Removal For Affair With Superior Officer's Wife Disproportionate; Compulsory Retirement Appropriate Penalty: HP High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the punishment of removal from service imposed on an ITBP constable for maintaining a consensual illicit relationship with the wife of his superior officer was disproportionate in the peculiar facts of the case. Noting that the superior officer had also faced disciplinary proceedings and was found guilty of recording the sexual act on his laptop...

Himachal Pradesh High Court Takes Note Of News Report On 'Rave Party' In Kasol, Orders Spot Inspection

Taking serious note of a newspaper report regarding an alleged large-scale 'Rave Party' happening at Kasol (Kullu District), the Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ordered a spot inspection by the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kullu, at the suspected site. A bench of Justice Romesh Verma instructed the DLSA Secretary to conduct the inspection with the assistance...

Workman With 240 Days Of Continuous Service, Termination Without Notice Is Illegal : HP HC

A Division Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi held that termination of a workman who has completed 240 days of continuous service without complying with disciplinary proceedings or notice is illegal, and abandonment of service cannot be presumed in such case. Background Facts The respondent was engaged as...

HP High Court Affirms 2-Year Service Extension For Indira Gandhi NSS National Awardee Teachers In Himachal Pradesh

A Division Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi held that a teacher who received a national award (Indira Gandhi NSS Award) from the President of India is entitled to the benefit of two years' extended service/salary increment, and the State cannot deny it based on the award being under a...

HP High Court Bars MLAs From Voting In Municipal President, Vice-President Elections; Says They Have No Such Right Under Law

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that ex-officio members, including Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), do not possess a right to vote in elections for the offices of President and Vice-President of Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats. Passing an interim order, the Court observed that the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Act, 1994 and the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Election...