Himachal Pradesh High Court News
HP High Court denies compassionate appointment to Home Guard dependents, citing their temporary, non-regular status under state employment rules.
Read Full ArticleHimachal Pradesh HC grants bail to man booked under BNS for sharing alleged anti-Army, anti-PM posts; says no evidence of incitement to violence.
Himachal Pradesh High Court convicts Chief Editor under IPC Section 500 for defamation over calling a person “Gunda” and spreading “Gundaraj”.
HP High Court directs fair implementation of transfer policy, stressing no political influence in postings to hard areas; calls for statewide guidelines.
Centre appoints CJs for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand HCs; 4 Karnataka HC judges, 2 Delhi HC judges made permanent. Key judicial updates announced.
Litigants can’t blame lawyers entirely for delays, says SC, urging vigilance on rights and court proceedings. Rejects plea in a 534-day delay case.
SC stays HC order to disqualify HP MLAs; notice issued on plea challenging law quashing CPS appointments. Next hearing pending.
Patiala House Court orders Bikaner House attachment in a Rs 50L dispute, while Himachal Bhawan faces auction over a Rs 150Cr hydropower recovery case.
Himachal Pradesh HC clarifies that Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 does not apply to transgender individuals in a significant ruling.
Himachal Pradesh HC clarifies that Section 482 CrPC cannot be invoked for compoundable offences when an alternative remedy under Section 320(1) is available.
Himachal Pradesh High Court rules Cyber Cell can't freeze bank accounts under Section 91 Cr.P.C., quashes Aeronfly's debit freeze order.
SC asks HP HC Collegium to reconsider two district judges for elevation, citing procedural issues in CJ’s individual decision. Collective consultation required.
HP High Court rules that auction purchasers are not liable for previous owner’s electricity dues, ordering HPSEBL to refund ₹79.88 lakh with interest to SMSN Continental Pvt. Ltd.
Himachal Pradesh High Court limits inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C., emphasizing these powers can't be invoked when alternative remedies exist.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds the "right to be forgotten," emphasizing privacy rights in a case involving acquittal and digital record masking.
![Himachal Pradesh HC Denies Compassionate Appointment To Home Guard Dependents [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/07/lj_6123_Himachal_Pradesh_HC_Denies.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh HC Grants Bail In Case Over Alleged Anti-Army, Anti-PM Social Media Posts [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/07/lj_5263_Himachal_Pradesh_HC_Grants.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh HC Convicts Chief Editor for Defamation Over ‘Gunda’ Remark [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/07/lj_5761_Himachal_Pradesh_HC.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh HC Orders Fair Implementation of Transfer Policy For Govt Employees, Flags Political Influence in Postings [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/07/lj_7392_Himachal_Pradesh_HC_Orders.webp)
![Litigants to be vigilant; can't throw entire blame on advocate for delay: SC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/11/lj_9122_Blame_Lawyers.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh HC clarifies Section 69 of BNS is not applicable to transgenders [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_2067_WhatsApp_Image_2024-09-16_at_3.44.23_PM.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh HC clarifies the scope of Section 482 CrPC in compoundable offences [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_6767_fa25718d-6500-4047-868f-39c6fc77d66d.jpeg)
![Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes Cyber Cell’s Debit Freeze Order in Aeronfly Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_5605_WhatsApp_Image_2024-09-13_at_5.39.55_PM.webp)
![SC asks HP HC Collegium to reconsider two district judges for elevation as HC judges [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_9199_WhatsApp_Image_2024-09-09_at_11.02.47_AM.webp)
![Auction Purchaser Not Liable for Previous Owner’s Electricity Arrears: Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules Against HPSEBL [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_8812_Auction_Buyer.webp)
![Himachal Pradesh High Court rules on limits of inherent powers under section 482 CrPC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/08/lj_2480_Himachal_inherent.webp)
![Right to be forgotten upheld by Himachal Pradesh High Court [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/07/lj_6563_ab8166e1-8556-4961-b693-694be2f16d66.webp)
